عَدَانَةٌ

A company (AA, K, TA) of men: (AA, TA:) plural عَدَانَاتٌ: (AA, K, TA:) or this latter signifies parties, or distinct bodies, of men: (S, TA:) and according to IAar رِجَالٌ عَدَانَاتٌ means men remaining, staying, dwelling, or abiding. (TA.)

-A2- See also what next follows.