brigade
word
/bɹəˈɡeɪd/
bruh-GAYD
/bɹɪɡˈeɪd/
bri-GAYD
Definition
A brigade is a large group of people organized for a specific purpose, often used for a group of soldiers but also for teams with other jobs such as a fire brigade.
Usage & Nuances
'Brigade' is formal and mainly used in military or official team contexts: 'fire brigade,' 'sanitation brigade.' In casual speech, use 'team' or 'group.' Not common for sports teams or casual groups.
Spanish: brigadaPortuguese (BR): brigadaPortuguese (PT): brigadaChinese (Simplified): 旅 - 队Chinese (Traditional): 旅 - 隊Hindi: ब्रिगेडArabic: فرقةBengali: ব্রিগেড - বাহিনী - দল (সরকারি, সংগঠিত কাজের জন্য)Russian: бригадаJapanese: 旅団 - 隊（グループ・チーム職種用）Vietnamese: lữ đoàn - đội (chính thức, tổ chức)Korean: 여단 - 대 (공식 조직)Turkish: tugay - ekip (resmî veya organize grup)Urdu: بریگیڈIndonesian: brigade - regu (tim resmi/terorganisir)
Example Sentences
The army formed a brigade to protect the border.
basic
My uncle works in the fire brigade.
basic
A cleaning brigade came to clean the park.
basic
The chef organized his kitchen brigade before the big event.
natural
A volunteer brigade showed up to help after the flood.
natural
That neighborhood watch brigade patrols the area every night.
natural