battalion
word
/bəˈtæɫjən/
buh-TAL-yuhn
/bɐtˈæliən/
buh-TAL-ee-uhn
Definition
A battalion is a large group of soldiers, usually consisting of several hundred troops, organized as part of an army. It is usually led by a lieutenant colonel.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in military contexts to describe a specific unit size; falls between a company and a regiment. Can be used metaphorically for large, organized groups. The plural is 'battalions.'
Spanish: batallónPortuguese (BR): batalhãoPortuguese (PT): batalhãoChinese (Simplified): 营Chinese (Traditional): 營Hindi: बटालियनArabic: كتيبةBengali: বেটালিয়নRussian: батальонJapanese: 大隊（だいたい）Vietnamese: tiểu đoànKorean: 대대Turkish: taburUrdu: بٹالینIndonesian: batalyon
Example Sentences
The army sent a battalion to help in the region.
basic
A battalion usually has several companies.
basic
The battalion was ready for the mission.
basic
New recruits were nervous joining their battalion for the first time.
natural
He served in a famous battalion during the war.
natural
The general addressed the whole battalion before the parade.
natural