Cantonment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kanˈtɒnmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cantonment is a noun meaning Temporary military living quarters.
Meaning
Temporary military living quarters.
More Meanings
- A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters.
- (India, Pakistan) A permanent military station.
Example Sentences
The cantonments, it transpired, were singularly ill-sited for defence, being built on low, marshy ground, overlooked by hills on all sides.
On the Umballa platform waited a detachment of officers discussing the latest news from the stricken cantonment, and it was here that Bobby learned the real condition of the Tail Twisters.
Word Forms
- cantonments
Synonyms for cantonment
Depending on context, synonyms include camp, bivouac, encampment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encampment, camp, bivouac, stationing, accommodation, storage.
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