Contingent meaning: Definition of contingent noun

Definition of contingent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a group of people at a meeting or an event who have something in common, especially the place they come from, that is not shared by other people at the event. The largest contingent was from the United States. When an event or situation is contingent, it means that it depends on some other event or fact. For example, sometimes buying a new house has to be contingent upon someone else buying your old house first. That way you don't end up owning two houses! a group of soldiers, ships, etc., assembled to help a larger force: His contingent was sent to Saudi Arabia. any one of the groups that make up a larger group: The gay and lesbian contingent of the parade was finally allowed to march. CONTINGENT definition: 1. a group of people representing an organization or country, or a part of a military force: 2…. Learn more.