Outpost (Noun)
Meaning 1
A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A station in a remote or sparsely populated location.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The small village served as an outpost for traders and travelers navigating the vast desert.
- A research outpost was established on the remote island to study the unique wildlife.
- The military outpost was strategically located on the border to monitor enemy movements.
- The remote outpost was the only place to refuel and rest for thousands of miles.
- A lone astronaut manned a small outpost on the distant planet, conducting experiments and surveys.
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Meaning 3
A settlement on the frontier of civilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.