battalion

• Ein größerer militärischer Verband, der meist aus mehreren Kompanien und einem Stab besteht. Umgangssprachlich auch eine große, unbestimmte Menge von Personen oder Dingen.

A noun referring to a large military unit typically composed of a headquarters and several companies, or a large indefinite number of people or things.

1. B2formal

   A large military unit typically composed of a headquarters and several companies, often forming part of a regiment or brigade.

   Bataillon

   • The battalion was deployed to the front lines.
   • He commanded a battalion during the war.
   • The entire battalion marched in formation.

2. Large groupB2informal

   A very large number of people or things, often used informally.

   Riesenmenge

   • A battalion of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
   • She faced a battalion of paperwork on her desk.
   • A battalion of fans cheered for the team.

   Synonymearmyhordehostlegionmassmultitudeswarmthrong