a large group of soldiers, larger than a battalion
Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers
advance guard
battalion
brigade
2
showing disapprovala group of people who have the same opinions or way of life. People often use this word in an insulting way about groups that they do not like
the environmental brigade
The magazine is targeted at the pipe and slippers brigade (=older men).
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
brigade
noun countable
US /brɪˈɡeɪd/
Other entries for this word
fire brigadenoun
Word Forms
singular
brigade
plural
brigades
DEFINITIONS2
1
a large group of soldiers, larger than a battalion
Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers
advance guard
battalion
brigade
2
showing disapprovala group of people who have the same opinions or way of life. People often use this word in an insulting way, about groups that they do not like