garrison
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A group of soldiers stationed in a town or fort to defend it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
troops
guard
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A small _____ remained at the fort through the winter."
Answer: garrison
In your own words, what does "garrison" mean?
A group of soldiers stationed in a town or fort to defend it.
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