Gadit

brigade

Definitions (2)
1nounA large unit of soldiers, typically consisting of several battalions, and forming part of a division.
The brigade was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry.
During the parade, the brigade marched in perfect formation.
The general inspected the brigade before the mission.
2nounA group of people organized for a specific purpose, often used in a non-military context.
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the blaze.
She joined the volunteer brigade to help clean up the park.
The environmental brigade organized a tree-planting event.
Word Origin
Language
French
Original word
brigade
Originally meant
a troop, a company of soldiers
Background
The term 'brigade' comes from the French word 'brigade', which originally referred to a troop or company of soldiers. It was adopted into English in the 17th century to describe a military unit larger than a regiment but smaller than a division.