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Garrison (Noun)

Meaning 1

The troops who maintain and guard a fortified place.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Hypernyms

  • Soldiery
  • Troops

Related Words

  • Garrison (verb)

Meaning 2

A fortified military post where troops are stationed.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The enemy launched a surprise attack on the heavily fortified garrison at dawn.
  • Troops stationed at the remote garrison endured extreme temperatures during their tour of duty.
  • During peacetime, the historic garrison had become a popular tourist destination and a museum.
  • Despite their strategic advantage, the soldiers in the garrison remained vigilant at all times.
  • Maintaining control of the strategically located garrison on the mountain was key to securing the city.

Synonyms

  • Fort

Hypernyms

  • Post

Related Words

  • Garrison (verb)

Meaning 3

United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • William Lloyd Garrison
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