brigade

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/bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ English

Definitions

noun

A group of people organized for a common purpose.“a work brigade; a fire brigade”
Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.
A group of people who share views or beliefs.“More sympathy for career criminals from the bleeding-heart brigade!”

verb

To form or unite into a brigade; to group together.

Related words

Synonyms

major-general legion guard police brigadier gendarmerie tourism squad regiment battalion corps tour division command scout cavalry

Associated

mechanized yeomanry potomac armoured infantry mustered brig gallipoli airborne

Rhymes

dismayed accolade renegade cascade staid charade jade escapade retrograde palisade

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