Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun battalion

2 senses of battalion

Sense 1
battalion -- (an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies)
       => army unit -- (a military unit that is part of an army)

Sense 2
battalion, large number, multitude, plurality, pack -- (a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions")
       => large indefinite quantity, large indefinite amount -- (an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude)

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