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cantonment

 

[ หˆkรฆntษ™nmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military area

A cantonment is a temporary or permanent military camp or station designed for the accommodation of troops. It typically includes barracks, training facilities, and other necessary military infrastructure. Cantonments are often established in strategic locations for logistical support and operational readiness.

Synonyms

barracks, garrison, military camp, post

Examples of usage

  • The troops were stationed at the cantonment near the border.
  • New cantonments are being built to house the increasing number of soldiers.
  • Life in the cantonment is regulated by military discipline.
  • The city has a historic cantonment area that dates back to colonial times.

Translations

Translations of the word "cantonment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acampamento militar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคพเคตเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kawasan militer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะทะฐั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koszar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฃๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cantonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acampe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑลŸla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุณูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรกbor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรกbor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vojaลกko taboriลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hernaรฐarstรถรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะบะตั€ะธ ะปะฐะณะตั€ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™rbi dรผลŸษ™rgษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campamento militar

Etymology

The term 'cantonment' originates from the French word 'cantonnement', which means 'to make a corner' or 'to encamp'. The word 'canton' in its earlier form referred to a district or division, and it was adapted into military terminology in the late 18th century. Originally used in Europe, especially during the Napoleonic Wars, the concept of cantonments spread globally as armies began to adopt standardized practices for troop accommodations. Over time, the use of the term evolved to represent both military installations and the administrative areas surrounding them, especially in colonial settings. The establishment of cantonments was often a response to the need for a structured living and training environment for soldiers, emphasizing organization and discipline.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,818, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.