platoon

Meanings

• noun

  A group of soldiers, usually between 20 and 100, under one command in the military.

  - "The platoon advanced towards the enemy line."
  - "The sergeant led his platoon into battle."

• noun

  In education, a self-contained group of students who progress through a curriculum together.

  - "Each platoon had a teacher and a teaching assistant."
  - "The platoon system allowed for individual attention."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with platoon
boon , moon , june , tune

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Variants

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platoon , platoons , platooned , platooning , platoon sergeant , platoon sergeants

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'platoona', meaning 'flat-footed soldier'. Derived from the Latin word 'platea', meaning 'wide, flat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'platoon' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'platoon' is derived from the Italian word 'platoona', which means 'flat-footed soldier'.

3. In the military, a platoon is typically led by a lieutenant and a sergeant.

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Related Concepts

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1. company: A military unit consisting of two or more platoons.

2. squad: A smaller subunit of a platoon, typically consisting of 9 to 14 soldiers.

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Culture

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In military context, a platoon represents the basic tactical unit in the army. In education, a platoon is a self-contained group of students. The term has been used in various forms of literature and art, such as Joseph Heller's 'Catch-22' and the movie 'Full Metal Jacket'.

How to Memorize "platoon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers in formation, or a group of students working together in a classroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the military or educational context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-L-A-T-O-O-N: 'People Learning And Training Operating Organized Naturally'.

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