Contingent (Noun)
Meaning 1
A temporary military unit; "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The multinational force sent a French contingent to provide humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.
- The military base served as the main headquarters for the US contingent during the overseas operation.
- The Australian contingent arrived on the scene first, quickly assessing the situation and establishing a secure perimeter.
- The UN peacekeeping mission was supported by a German contingent of engineers and medical personnel.
- The NATO alliance included a Dutch contingent of troops, who were deployed to support the defense of the border region.
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Meaning 2
A gathering of persons representative of some larger group; "each nation sent a contingent of athletes to the Olympics".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The university sent a contingent of students to participate in the prestigious science fair.
- Several countries each sent a large contingent of troops to assist with international peacekeeping efforts.
- The tech giant dispatched a contingent of top executives to the annual conference to showcase their latest innovations.
- Each school sent a contingent of fifth-graders to the state science competition to present their projects.
- A large contingent of members from local arts organizations participated in the festival, showcasing their talents and works.