contingent

simple noun14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6

A contingent operating under the authority of the United Nations.

A group of soldiers forming part of a larger force.

A contingent composed of members from multiple countries.

A group of police officers sent for a specific duty.

Used to describe a contingent with a great number of members.

Used to describe a powerful or influential contingent.

Used to describe a contingent with few members.

Emphasizes the large size and importance of the contingent.

A contingent representing Canada.

A contingent representing Brazil.

To dispatch a contingent to a particular place or for a specific purpose.

To be in command of a contingent.

Indicates what the contingent consists of, often followed by a number or type of people.

Indicates the origin or place the contingent comes from.