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battalion

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of battalion

a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
  • the nationʼs battalions were forced to fight on two fronts simultaneously
Synonyms of battalion

army, array, host, legion
Words Related to battalion

militia, national guard, standing army

infantry, ranks, regulars, soldiers, troopers, troops

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