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cantonment

1 of 1noun
/kænˈtɑnmənt/
Forms:cantonments
1

short-term shelters for soldiers

  • The soldiers are stationed in a cantonment on the outskirts of the city, awaiting further orders.
  • After the war ended, the cantonment was dismantled and the soldiers returned home.
  • The new cantonment will be constructed next month to accommodate the incoming battalion.
  • After the soldiers arrive, they will be housed in the cantonment until their training is complete.
  • The army set up a cantonment near the front lines to provide shelter for the soldiers during the conflict.
Synonyms:
encampmentbivouaccamp