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battalion Synonyms
Another word for battalion
Choosing another word for battalion depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A large tactical military unit typically composed of 300 to 1,000 soldiers, divided into several companies and forming part of a brigade or regiment, usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel.
Usage Example
"The engineering regiment worked through the night to construct a temporary bridge for emergency relief vehicles."
Strong
regiment
brigade
Weak
corps
unit
• noun (Context 2)
A large body of people or things organized to act together or appearing in impressive numbers.
Usage Example
"A multitude of volunteers arrived at the coast early in the morning to help clean up the shoreline."
Strong
multitude
host
legion
throng
army
horde
drove
Opposites of battalion
The opposite of battalion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
handful
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Battalion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/battalion