Added 10 October 2026
battalion
/bəˈtæl.i.ən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about battalion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies.
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A large indefinite number.
a battalion of ants
Origin
From Middle French battaillon (modern French bataillon).
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