ALL meanings of battalion
bat·tal·ion
B b - countable noun battalion A battalion is a large group of soldiers that consists of three or more companies. 3
- countable noun battalion A battalion of people is a large group of them, especially a well-organized, efficient group that has a particular task to do. 3
- noun battalion a military unit comprising three or more companies or formations of similar size 3
- noun battalion any large array 3
- noun battalion a large group of soldiers arrayed for battle 3
- noun battalion any large group joined together in some activity 3
- noun battalion a tactical unit made up of three or more companies, batteries, or analogous units: it is normally commanded by a lieutenant colonel and is the basic building unit of a division 3
- noun battalion Military. a ground force unit composed of a headquarters and two or more companies or similar units. 1
- noun battalion an army in battle array. 1
- noun battalion Often, battalions. a large number of persons or things; force: battalions of bureaucrats. 1
- noun battalion military unit 1
- noun battalion A large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel. 1
- noun battalion (military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment. 0
- noun battalion (US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade. 0
- noun battalion Any large body of troops. 0
- noun battalion (by extension) A great number of things. 0
- verb battalion To form into battalions. 0