26984 words

detachment

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty:

Examples:

military detachment A military detchment was sent to the island to provide support.
detachment of A detachment of Italian soldiers was sent to the area.
2
a feeling of not being emotionally involved:

Examples:

air of detachment She had an air of detachment about her.
3
a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty:

Examples:

a detachment of paratroopers

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