regiments

noun

Definition of regimentsnext
plural of regiment
as in troops
a military unit that is usually made of several large groups of soldiers (called battalions) infantry/cavalry regiments

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“Regiments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regiments. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

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