Squad

Etymology 1
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Proper noun

 * 1)  An informal group of left-wing Democrats in the House of Representatives.

Etymology 2
Coined by officials in reference to the Quad, a similar military alliance.

Proper noun

 * 1)  An informal military alliance between the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, focused on Asian security matters.
 * 2)  A grouping of the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.