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Definition brigade in British English

brigade noun

[countable] noun
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
2

a group of people who have the same opinions or way of life. People often use this word in an insulting way about groups that they do not like

Example

the environmental brigade

Example

The magazine is targeted at the pipe and slippers brigade (=older men).

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Definition brigade in British English