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- Dictionarybrigade/brɪˈɡeɪd/
noun
- 1. a subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and forming part of a division: "he commanded a brigade of 3,000 men" Similar
verb
- 1. form into a brigade: rare "the militia, which was brigaded with regular formations to improve its training"
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BRIGADE definition: 1. a large group of soldiers in an army 2. a group of people who have something in common…. Learn more.
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that typically comprises three to six battalions plus supporting elements. It is roughly equivalent to an enlarged or reinforced regiment. Two or more brigades may constitute a division . Brigades formed into divisions are usually infantry or armored (sometimes referred to as combined arms brigades).
1. a. : a large body of troops. b. : a tactical and administrative unit composed of a headquarters, one or more units of infantry or armor, and supporting units. 2. : a group of people organized for special activity. brigade. 2 of 2. verb. brigaded; brigading. transitive verb. : to form or unite into a brigade. Synonyms. Noun. army. band. company.
Brigade definition: a military unit having its own headquarters and consisting of two or more regiments, squadrons, groups, or battalions.. See examples of BRIGADE used in a sentence.
A brigade is a unit of the army. A bunch of brigades make up a division, while brigades are divided into battalions and regiments. The military is nothing if not organized, and one of the forms of organization is the brigade.
a formation of fighting units, together with support arms and services, smaller than a division and usually commanded by a brigadier. 2. a group of people organized for a certain task. a rescue brigade. verb (transitive) 3. to organize into a brigade. 4. to put or group together.
1. (Military) a formation of fighting units, together with support arms and services, smaller than a division and usually commanded by a brigadier. 2. a group of people organized for a certain task: a rescue brigade. vb ( tr) 3. to organize into a brigade. 4. to put or group together.
Definition of brigade noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
brigade noun [C] (GROUP) a group of people with a particular characteristic or interest: the anti-smoking brigade. See also. fire brigade. (Definition of brigade from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Jun 2, 2024 · brigade (plural brigades) A group of people organized for a common purpose . a work brigade; a fire brigade. ( military) Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service. ( derogatory) A group of people who share views or a specific characteristic .
