battalion
/bəˈtæl.jən/ noun C1- An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
- an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
- Any large body of troops.
- A great number of things.
Plural battalions
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They therefore chose as leaders Mice that were most renowned for their family descent, strength, and counsel, as well as those most noted for their courage in the fight, so that they might be better marshaled in battle array and formed into troops, regiments, and battalions.
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