garrison
word
/ˈɡæɹɪsən/
GA-ri-suhn
/ɡˈæɹɪsən/
GA-ri-suhn
Definition
A group of soldiers living in and defending a particular place, or the building where they are based.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and military term. Common in historical or defense contexts. As a noun, can refer to both the soldiers and their post. Used as a verb (to garrison), meaning to place troops in a location. Rarely used outside military settings.
Spanish: guarniciónPortuguese (BR): guarniçãoPortuguese (PT): guarniçãoChinese (Simplified): 守军 - 驻军Chinese (Traditional): 駐軍 - 守軍Hindi: छावनीArabic: حاميةBengali: ছাউনির সৈন্যদল - ছাউনিRussian: гарнизонJapanese: 守備隊 - 駐屯地Vietnamese: đồn trú - quân đồn trúKorean: 주둔군 - 주둔지Turkish: garnizonUrdu: چھاؤنی - سپاہی دستہIndonesian: garnisun - pasukan garnisun
Example Sentences
They decided to garrison more troops in the border town due to rising tensions.
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The city has a large garrison to protect it.
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The soldiers returned to their garrison after patrol.
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A small garrison guards the old fort.
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During the war, the local garrison was always on alert for attacks.
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The castle has served as a garrison for hundreds of years.
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