battalion
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: battalions · battalioning · battalioned
Sense 1
An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To form into battalions.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “battalion” mean?
An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
Is “battalion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.