Complete Definition of "detachment"

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English

Etymology
From F. détachement

Noun
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  1. uncountable The action of detaching; separation.
  2. uncountable The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
  3. uncountable Indifference to the concerns of others; aloofness.
  4. uncountable Absence of bias; impartiality; objectivity.
  5. uncountable military The separation of a military unit from the main body for particular purpose or a special mission.
  6. countable military The unit so dispatched.
  7. countable military A permanent unit organized for special duty|duties.
  8. countable Any smaller portion of a main body separately employed.

Translations
separation
Dutch: scheiding, losraking

indifference
Dutch: afstandelijkheid, gereserveerdheid

impartiallity
Dutch: onpartijdigheid

military unit
Dutch: detachering, detachement

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