transcription, транскрипция: [ bə-ˈtal-yən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle French bataillon, from Old Italian battaglione, augmentative of battaglia company of soldiers, battle, from Late Latin battalia combat — more at battle
Date: 1579
1. : a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
2. : a military unit composed of a headquarters and two or more companies, batteries, or similar units
3. : a large group