battle cry

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noun
  1. a cry or shout of troops in battle.

  2. the phrase or slogan used in any contest or campaign.

Origin of battle cry

1
First recorded in 1805–15

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British Dictionary definitions for battle cry

battle cry

noun
  1. a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle

  2. a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc

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