Meaning of the word outpost in English

What does outpost mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

outpost

US /ˈaʊt.poʊst/
UK /ˈaʊt.pəʊst/

Noun

a place, especially a small group of buildings or a town, that represents the authority or business interests of a government or company that is far away:

Example:
a police/military/colonial outpost