Barracks: meaning, definitions and examples
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barracks
[ หbรฆrษks ]
military
A building or group of buildings used to accommodate soldiers or military personnel.
Synonyms
barrack block, barrack room, quarters
Examples of usage
- The soldiers were housed in the barracks on the military base.
- Each barracks can accommodate up to 100 soldiers.
- The barracks were equipped with all necessary facilities.
- The soldiers lined up outside the barracks for inspection.
- The new recruits were assigned to the empty barracks.
Translations
Translations of the word "barracks" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quartel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคตเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kaserne
๐ฎ๐ฉ barak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะทะฐัะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ koszary
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ต่ (ใธใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท caserne
๐ช๐ธ cuartel
๐น๐ท kฤฑลla
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณ์ (byeong-yeong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซููุฉ (thukna)
๐จ๐ฟ kasรกrna
๐ธ๐ฐ kasรกrne
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฅ (jลซnyรญng)
๐ธ๐ฎ kasarna
๐ฎ๐ธ herbรบรฐir
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ (baraki)
๐ฆ๐ฟ kazarma
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuartel
Word origin
The word 'barracks' originated from the French word 'baraque' which means hut or cabin. It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to refer to temporary buildings for soldiers. Over time, the term evolved to encompass permanent structures used to house military personnel. Barracks play a crucial role in providing accommodation and support for soldiers in various armed forces around the world.