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brigades


Meanings
  • noun

    Large organized groups of people, especially for military purposes.

    - "The brigades were an essential part of the army's structure."
    - "The commander addressed the brigades before the battle."
  • noun

    A group of volunteers organized for a particular purpose.

    - "The neighborhood brigades helped clean up the park."
    - "The fire brigade responded to the emergency call."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with brigades
brigadier , bigadier , briquette
Variants
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brigade , brigades , brigaded , brigading , bucket brigade , bucket brigades , fire brigade , fire brigades
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'brigade', meaning 'squadron' or 'body of soldiers'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'brigade' is derived from the Old French word 'brigade', which means 'squadron' or 'body of soldiers'.

  2. The first recorded use of the term 'brigade' in the English language was in 1422.

  3. The largest brigade in the world is the United States Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Division, with over 20,000 soldiers.


Related Concepts
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  1. squad: A smaller subunit of a brigade, typically consisting of around ten soldiers.

  2. battalion: A larger military unit composed of several brigades.


Culture
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In literature, brigades often represent unity and discipline, as seen in novels like 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and 'The Red Badge of Courage'. In art, they can symbolize power and order, as depicted in military paintings.

How to Memorize "brigades"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large group of soldiers in uniform, marching in formation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a military unit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym B-R-I-G-A-D-E: 'Boldly Respond In Group And Display Excellence'.


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