regiments
n. countablen. large groups of soldiers that are part of a permanent army. Each group usually has its own name and history.
n. permanent units of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies or battalions. Often used to refer to the organizational structure of ground forces.
The soldiers belong to different regiments.
During the parade, several historic regiments marched through the city center in their traditional uniforms.
Military historians often trace the lineage of modern infantry regiments back to the local militias formed during the seventeenth century, noting how their distinct traditions foster a sense of shared identity.
Usually takes a plural verb when referring to multiple units; the singular form 'regiment' can also be used as a collective noun.