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elite military unit

[ɪˈliːt mɪˈlɪtəri ˈjuːnɪt]
nounfemininepl: elite military units / unidades militares de elite
unidade militar de elite
1. A highly trained and specialized military force selected for superior combat capabilities, discipline, and performance
The Navy SEAL Team is considered one of the most elite military units in the world.
O Navy SEAL Team é considerado uma das unidades militares de elite mais renomadas do mundo.
2. A select group of soldiers distinguished by rigorous training, advanced skills, and tactical expertise
Elite military units undergo months of intensive training before deployment.
Unidades militares de elite passam por meses de treinamento intensivo antes do desdobramento.
Synonyms
special forcescrack troopscommandosforças especiaistropas de choque
Antonyms
regular troopsconscriptsmilitiatropas regulares

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade militar de elite
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
unidade de elite / força de elite
Also uses 'ROTA' for local elite police units
Portugal
unidade militar de elite / forças de operações especiais
Often refers to Commandos or special operations forces

Related Idioms & Phrases

the cream of the crop
top-tier soldiers
best of the best
o melhor dos melhores
a nata da nata
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