garrison

gar-ri-son · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A body of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

  2. 2.

    The building or place where such troops are stationed.

Forms

plural: garrisons

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    garrison town — a town where troops are permanently stationed
  • •
    garrison duty — military service at a fixed post
  • •
    garrison state — a country organized primarily for war

Related words

See also: barracks, fortress, military, troops
Synonyms: detachment, post, troops, unit

Etymology

From Old French garison ("defense, protection"), from garir ("to defend, protect"), of Germanic origin. Related to the concept of "warding" or guarding.