garrison

US /ˈɡer.ə.sən/
UK /ˈɡer.ə.sən/
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the troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it

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The garrison was prepared for a long siege.
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A small garrison held the fort against overwhelming odds.
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troopssoldiersforcesmilitarydetachment
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a permanent military post

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The old fort now serves as a historical garrison.
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The army established a new garrison near the border.
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fortbasepostbarracksoutpost
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to station (troops) in a place in order to defend it

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The general decided to garrison more troops in the border town.
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They will garrison the newly captured territory.
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stationpostdeploymanoccupy