WorldAugust 21, 2026

flotilla

floh-TIL-uh

Definition

A fleet of ships or boats, specifically used here to describe a group of vessels organized to deliver humanitarian aid.

Etymology

The word originates from the Spanish diminutive of 'flota' (fleet), meaning 'little fleet,' and entered English in the early 18th century.

In the news

The article discusses a legal case involving an attack on a humanitarian aid flotilla, highlighting the international tension surrounding its interception in open waters.

Türkiye requests Interpol Red Notices for Netanyahu and Israeli official over Gaza flotilla case

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