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Definition contingent in British English

contingent noun

[countable] noun
/kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nt/
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
advance guard battalion brigade
Example

Let's welcome the Portuguese contingent.

Definition contingent in British English