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English noun: battalion

1. battalion (group) an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies


Broader (hypernym)army unit


Narrower (hyponym)United States Army Rangers


Member holonymcompany


Member meronymregiment

2. battalion (quantity) a large indefinite number


SamplesA battalion of ants.
A multitude of TV antennas.
A plurality of religions.


Synonymslarge number, multitude, pack, plurality


Broader (hypernym)large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity









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