garrison

Meanings

• noun

  A body of troops or police stationed in a fortified place to protect it and maintain order.

  - "The garrison at the fort was prepared for battle."
  - "The garrison surrendered to the enemy after a long siege."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡæɹɪsən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

delta

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with garrison
arnison , marquisone , parson

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Variants

List of all variants of garrison that leads to same result
garrison , garrisons , garrisoned , garrisoning , Garrison , William Garrison , William Lloyd Garrison , garrison cap , garrison caps , Garrison finish , Garrison finishes , garrison house , garrison houses , garrison state , garrison states , Garrison Dam

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Etymology

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From Old French garnison, from garnir to furnish, equip.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'garrison' is derived from the Old French word 'garnir', which means 'to furnish' or 'to equip'.

2. The largest garrison in the world is located in Seoul, South Korea, with over 60,000 soldiers.

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Related Concepts

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1. fortification: Structures and buildings designed to protect against enemy attack.

2. military: Related to the armed forces and their activities.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'garrison' has been used to describe a group of soldiers or settlers in a fortified place. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting garrisons and their daily life. In music, there is a song titled 'The Garrison' by the Canadian indie rock band, Metric.

How to Memorize "garrison"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of soldiers in uniform, stationed in a fortified castle or fort.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'garrison' with the image of a fortified military base.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'garrison' as 'Garry's Station', where 'Garry' represents the commander of the troops.

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