battalion
/bəˈtæljən/
noun
- A large military unit consisting of several companies, typically part of a regiment.
- The battalion marched across the field in perfect formation.
- The entire battalion was deployed to the border for training exercises.
- He was promoted to command a battalion of infantry soldiers.
- A large group of people, especially one that is organized or working together for a common purpose.
- A battalion of fans waited outside the stadium for the concert to begin.
- The company hired a battalion of new workers to meet the holiday demand.
- A battalion of volunteers showed up to clean the park after the storm.