battalion
1. [ noun ] (military) an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
Related terms: army_unit united_states_army_rangers regiment company
2. [ noun ] a large indefinite number
Synonyms: large_number multitude pack plurality
Examples:

"a battalion of ants" "a multitude of TV antennas" "a plurality of religions"

Related terms: large_indefinite_quantity
Similar spelling:   bath_linen
  battlement