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echelon Noun

[Subject: Generalities]

- A military formation in which individuals or units (such as ships or aircraft) are positioned behind and to one side of those in front to allow each a clear view ahead. More generally, a particular level or rank of persons within an organization, profession, etc.

Etymology: French échelon (rung of a ladder) < échelle (ladder)

Translated in 17 languages

Translations16
	Italian	scaglione; gruppo
	Spanish	escalón
	French	échelon
	Arabic	قَسَّمَ
	Basque	koska
	Catalan	esglaó
	Danish	echelon
	Esperanto	eskaloni
	Furlan	butade
	Galician	paso
	Guarani	pyrũha
	Latin	gradatim disponere
	Persian	ستون پله
	Portuguese	escalão
	Valencian	escalo
	Zulu	ukuhamba kwamabutho ngohele lwabalandelanayo

echelon

[Subject: Generalities]

Translated by: FARHAD PEZESHKI

Translated in 2 languages

Translations1
	Persian	پلكانی

echelon Noun

[Subject: Law]

- (of command)

Translated in 2 languages

Translations1
	Spanish	instancia

echelon

[Subject: Generalities]

Translated by: FARHAD PEZESHKI

Translated in 2 languages

Translations1
	Persian	ستون پله

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