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Definition contingent in American English

contingent noun

[countable] noun
/kənˈtɪndʒənt/
1

a group of soldiers, police, vehicles, etc. from a particular place, forming part of a larger group

Example

France has the largest peacekeeping contingent of any nation.

Synonyms and related words
Example

Let's welcome the Portuguese contingent.

Definition contingent in American English