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rear echelon

noun

  1. (in a military operation) the troops, officers, etc., removed from the combat zone and responsible for administration, matériel, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rear echelon1

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

Are you allowed to write about battle from the rear echelon?

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