| brigade | |
| 1. n. A group of people organized for a common purpose. | |
| a work brigade; a fire brigade | |
| 2. n. (military) Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service. | |
| 3. n. (derogatory) A group of people who share views or beliefs. | |
| More sympathy for career criminals from the bleeding-heart brigade! | |
| 4. v. To form or unite into a brigade; to group together. | |
