outpost
word
Definition
A small group of people, or a building, placed far from the main group or area, often for military, scientific, or trading purposes.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or military contexts: 'military outpost', 'remote outpost'. Can also refer to space stations, research bases, or early settlements. Not used for regular offices or shops.
Spanish: puesto avanzado - destacamentoPortuguese (BR): posto avançadoPortuguese (PT): posto avançadoChinese (Simplified): 前哨 - 哨所Chinese (Traditional): 前哨 - 哨所Hindi: चौकीArabic: موقع متقدم - نقطة مراقبةBengali: চৌকি - ছোট ফাঁড়িRussian: форпостJapanese: 前哨基地 - 拠点Vietnamese: tiền đồn - trạm tiền tiêuKorean: 전초기지 - 전초기Turkish: karakol - ileri karakolUrdu: آؤٹ پوسٹ - اگلا چوکیIndonesian: pos terdepan - pos luar
Example Sentences
The soldiers built an outpost on the hill.
basic
Researchers live at a remote Arctic outpost.
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The company opened its first outpost in Africa.
basic
It's tough living in an outpost, so far from the city.
natural
NASA is planning a lunar outpost for future missions.
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Their tiny mountain outpost hadn’t seen visitors in months.
natural