Synonyms for battalion


Grammar : Noun
Spell : buh-tal-yuh n
Phonetic Transcription : bəˈtæl yən

Top 10 synonyms for battalion Other synonyms for the word battalion

Définition of battalion

Origin :
  • 1580s, from Middle French bataillon (16c.), from Italian battaglione "battle squadron," from diminutive of Vulgar Latin battalia "battle," from Latin bauttere "to beat" (see batter (v.)). Specific sense of "part of a regiment" is from 1708.
  • Madame, lui répondit-il, ne vous y fiez pas: j'ay tôujours vû Dieu do coté des gros Batallions. [E.Boursault, 1702]
  • noun military division
Example sentences :
  • Here, also, an Austrian battalion was cut off and forced to surrender.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • A part of the battalion, in its eagerness to win the day, went on up the ridge.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • Then the Kensington battalion, or what was left of it, received the order to retire.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • A battalion of mountain guns was attached to certain divisions.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • At the same time a battalion of the Manchesters, commanded by Lieut.-Col.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • The Battalion bombers on Gallipoli were officially known as Grenadiers.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • From the 21st April I again enjoyed the command of the Battalion.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • On the 11th, the Battalion had a long, weary march to the front line.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • At the same time their orders came, and the battalion moved forward.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Then a battalion larger and better disciplined than the others appeared.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

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