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Synonyms of battalion

6 similar words

Another word for battalion is swathe. Other synonyms of battalion are heap, horde, load, mass and pile.

Synonyms and similar words for battalion

nounA great number of things.

heap
horde
loadA large number or amount.
mass
pile
swatheA bandage; a band.

Meaning of battalion

noun An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
noun An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
noun Any large body of troops.

Full definition of battalion

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Questions about synonyms of battalion

What is another word for battalion?: Battalion has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as swathe, heap, horde, load, mass and pile.
What does battalion mean?: Battalion means an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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