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garrison

Pronunciation: /ˈgarɪs(ə)n/

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Definition of garrison

noun

  • a group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it: the entire garrison was mustered on the parade ground
  • the building occupied by a garrison: forces from these garrisons have been used against governments

verb

[with object]
  • provide (a place) with a group of troops:air reconnaissance showed the Germans had not garrisoned the island
  • [with object and adverbial of place] station (troops) in a particular place:French troops were garrisoned at Phillipsburg

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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