2contingent noun
plural contingents [count] 1 : a group of people who go to a place together, do something together, or share some quality, interest, etc.
▪ The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. ▪ A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear. 2 : a group of soldiers who come from a particular army and are working together with soldiers from other armies
▪ A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces.
▪ The group that makes up the largest contingent of voters in this area is the elderly. ▪ A contingent of reporters waited in front of the court for the defendant to appear.
▪ A British contingent was sent to assist the security forces.
