brigade

CEFRC1

/bɹɪˈɡeɪd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A large group of soldiers or workers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.

Examples

  • The fire brigade arrived to find the house well alight.

  • The fire brigade was on the scene within five minutes of receiving the call.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A group of people organized for a common purpose.

  2. A group of people who share views or a specific characteristic.

  3. Coordinated online harassment, disruption or influencing, especially organized by an antagonistic website or community.

More examples

In context

  • I wouldn't even want to be seen dead with those nerds of the bowl-cut brigade.

  • More sympathy for career criminals from the bleeding-heart brigade!

  • a work brigade; a fire brigade

Quick test

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The entire fire blank worked together to contain the massive wildfire.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French brigade.