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Definition of otriad in English:

otriad

Pronunciation /ˈɒtrɪad/

noun

(also otryad)
rare Military

  • A detachment of soldiers, support staff, etc.; a team of workers. Compare OMON , Spetsnaz .

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Yorkshire Post. From Russian otrjad (also transliterated otriad, otryad) military detachment, brigade of workers.