American Dictionary
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.
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2
a group of people representing a place, organization, etc. at a meeting or event
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