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headquarters

Pronunciation: /hɛdˈkwɔːtəz/
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Definition of headquarters

noun

[treated as singular or plural]
  • the premises occupied by a military commander and the commander’s staff.
  • the premises serving as the managerial and administrative centre of an organization: its national headquarters are in Florida

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