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   gar·ri·son

   /ˈɡerəs(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it: "the entire garrison was mustered on the parade ground" Similar armed forceforcemilitary detachmentmilitary unitunitplatoonbrigaderegimentsquadronbattalioncompanylegioncorpstroopsmilitiasoldiers
   • ▪ the building occupied by troops stationed in a town to defend it: "forces from these garrisons have been used against governments" Similar fortressfortfortificationstrongholdblockhousecitadelcampencampmentcantonmentcommand postbasestationbarracksbilletquartersrare:casern

   verb

   • 1. provide (a place) with a body of troops: "troops are garrisoned in the various territories" Similar defendguardprotectpreservefortifybarricadeshieldsecuremanoccupysupply with troops
   • ▪ station (troops) in a particular place: "army regiments were garrisoned in Ireland" Similar stationpostput on dutyassignbilletdeployinstallbasesiteplacepositionlocatesituate

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘safety, means of protection’): from Old French garison, from garir ‘defend, provide’, of Germanic origin.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGARRISON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GARRISON definition: 1. a group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › garrisonGarrison Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GARRISON is a military post; especially : a permanent military installation. ... 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Verb. 1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of garrison was in the 15th century. See more words from the ...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGARRISON | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GARRISON meaning: 1. a group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGARRISON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. the troops who maintain and guard a base or fortified place 2. a. the place itself b. (as modifier) 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

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   Garrison definition: a body of troops stationed in a fortified place.. See examples of GARRISON used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgarrison noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a garrison of 5 000 troops; garrison duty; The regiment was assigned to garrison duty in the north of the country. a garrison town; Half the garrison is/are on duty. Recognizing the importance of the area, they built a garrison and fortified the town. Topics War and conflict c2

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › garrisonGarrison - definition of garrison by The Free Dictionary

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   Define garrison. garrison synonyms, garrison pronunciation, garrison translation, English dictionary definition of garrison. n. 1. A military post, especially one that is permanently established. 2.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishgarrison | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   garrison definition: a group of soldiers living in a particular area or building to defend it. Learn more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › garrisongarrison | meaning of garrison in Longman Dictionary of...

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    • A volunteer garrison was left on the Acropolis. Related topics: Army garrison garrison 2 verb [transitive] PMA to send a group of soldiers to defend or guard a place Our regiment will garrison the town. → See Verb table Examples from the Corpus garrison • Much of interior destroyed by fire during garrisoning by troops after 1745 rising.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › garrisonGarrison Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    GARRISON meaning: 1 : a military camp, fort, or base; 2 : a group of soldiers who are living at a garrison