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bataillon

Pronunciation: /ba.ta.jɔ̃/

“bataillon” is a French word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. battalion

In French

  1. Troupe en ordre de bataille.
  2. Troupe composée de plusieurs compagnies et faisant ordinairement partie d’un régiment.
  3. Grand nombre d'individus formant un ensemble homogène et, généralement, actif.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian battaglione.

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