battalion
//bəˈtæl.jən//
Noun
battalionSingular
battalionsPlural
1
A large military unit, typically consisting of 300 to 1,000 soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel.
The battalion was deployed to the border region.
2
A large organized group of people pursuing a common aim or sharing a major undertaking.
A battalion of volunteers arrived to help with the disaster relief efforts.