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Battalion

/bəˈtæljən/
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(noun) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

He got orders to join his battalion.
The battalion surrendered to the enemy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The army ____ was ordered to move to the border early this morning city.

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