Meaning
detachment, unit
- A permanent or temporary military or police outpost or unit stationed away from headquarters
- The act of detaching or separating (formal/technical)
In a sentence
Hanno aperto un nuovo distaccamento dei vigili del fuoco nella nostra valle.
They opened a new fire department outpost in our valley.
Il distaccamento militare controlla il confine nord della regione.
The military detachment controls the region's northern border.
Quanti agenti prestano servizio in quel distaccamento di polizia stradale?
How many officers serve in that highway police detachment?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| distaccamento | masculine · singular |
| distaccamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinct from 'distacco' (emotional detachment, gap, or physical separation); 'distaccamento' almost always refers to a stationed organizational unit.