battalion

[buh-tal-yuhn] / bəˈtæl yən /

NOUN

military division

Synonyms

STRONGEST

army contingent corps legion squadron unit

STRONG

brigade company force horde host multitude regiment throng

Example Sentences

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At one point, he saw Garcia, the battalion chief, and brought up their earlier conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Plus a battalion of new signings who were supposed to bring energy and momentum to the second half of the season.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The attack prompted Tinubu to order the deployment of a battalion in the remote village.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

The sight of the full battalion brings grins to every passerby.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Simpson said that they kept our squad up to par because the battalion commander liked him.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers