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regiment

noun [C, + sing/pl verb]
 
 
/ˈredʒ.ɪ.mənt/

Definition

a large group of soldiers, or (more generally) any large number of things or people: Regiments are usually commanded by a colonel and are sometimes made up of soldiers from a particular city or part of the country.Parts of armies and groups of servicemen regimental
 
 
/ˌredʒ.ɪˈmen.təl/ US  /-əˈmen.t̬əl/ adjective
a regimental tie/uniformParts of armies and groups of servicemen
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