battalion battalion /bəˈtæljən/

noun

1. () An army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies  ( battalion )
   an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
   
2. A large indefinite number  ( battalion , plurality , multitude , large number , pack )
   a large indefinite number
    A battalion of ants
   a battalion of ants
    A multitude of TV antennas
   a multitude of TV antennas
    A plurality of religions
   a plurality of religions