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the Pentagon the ˈPentagon noun ► F0 the building in Washington where the US Defense Department is based, or the US Defense Department itself: » The Pentagon is aiming to cut US forces by over 25 percent in the next five years.Thesaurus+: ↑United States politics and government• • • Extra Examples:» a spokesperson for the Pentagon» These rumours have been denied by the Pentagon.» Pentagon officials» The president has just left the Pentagon.» The prime minister will shortly be arriving at the Pentagon. |