Reiterstaffel

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German

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Etymology

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From Reiter (rider) +‎ Staffel (squadron).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Reiterstaffel f (genitive Reiterstaffel, plural Reiterstaffeln)

  1. (law enforcement) a unit of mounted police
  2. (loosely) mounted police as such
    Synonym: berittene Polizei

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Further reading

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  • Reiterstaffel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache