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brigade

/bɹɪˈɡeɪd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large organized group of people, especially soldiers, working together to accomplish a common goal.

    - "The fire brigade responded quickly to put out the blaze."
    - "The football team was a well-drilled brigade on the field."

Pronunciation
  1. /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/



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Rhymes
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braid , brade , graded , raid
Variants
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brigade , brigades , brigaded , brigading , bucket brigade , bucket brigades , fire brigade , fire brigades
Etymology
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From the French word 'brigade', meaning 'squad' or 'detachment'.


Trivia
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  1. A brigade typically consists of between 3,000 and 5,000 soldiers.

  2. The term 'brigade' has its roots in the French military system.

  3. In some countries, the term 'brigade' is used to refer to a group of police officers.


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  1. Squad: A smaller military unit that is part of a brigade.

  2. Regiment: A larger military unit that may include multiple brigades.


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The term 'brigade' has been used in various contexts, including military, emergency services, and sports. In military contexts, a brigade is a large military unit. In emergency services, a brigade refers to a group of firefighters or other first responders. In sports, a brigade is a group of fans who support a particular team.

How to Memorize "brigade"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large group of people working together in a coordinated manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'brigade' with the idea of a team or a group.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the 'B' in brigade stands for 'Brave' or 'Bold' group.


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