unit (n)
social unit (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 14
def an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
examples the coach said the offensive unit did a good job
after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit
Outgoing links
Hypernym organization, organisation
Derivationally related form unit → unitize
Hyponym klavern; administrative unit, administrative body; company; family, household, house, home, menage; general delivery, poste restante; instrumentality; intensive care unit, ICU; member; military unit, military force, military group, force; task force; team, squad; den; gang, crew, work party; combination; crew; troop, scout troop, scout group; outfit; fifth column, Trojan horse; political unit, political entity; side; working group, working party
Incoming links
Hyponym organization, organisation
Hypernym klavern; administrative unit, administrative body; company; family, household, house, home, menage; general delivery, poste restante; instrumentality; intensive care unit, ICU; member; military unit, military force, military group, force; task force; team, squad; den; gang, crew, work party; combination; crew; troop, scout troop, scout group; outfit; fifth column, Trojan horse; political unit, political entity; side; working group, working party
Derivationally related form unitize → unit

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