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garrisoned

 

[ ˈɡɛrɪsənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military service

To be garrisoned means to be stationed in a particular place, typically referring to troops or military personnel assigned to a location for defense and control. This term can indicate the permanent or semi-permanent deployment of military forces in a strategic area. Garrisoned forces may be responsible for maintaining order, managing logistics, or conducting operations within that territory. This term is often used in the context of military history and strategy.

Synonyms

assigned, deployed, quartered, stationed

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were garrisoned in the remote outpost for several months.
  • The city was garrisoned to protect it from enemy attacks.
  • During the war, many troops were garrisoned across the region.
  • The castle was garrisoned with elite forces to deter invaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "garrisoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guarnecido

🇮🇳 गैरिसन किया हुआ

🇩🇪 garniert

🇮🇩 ditempatkan

🇺🇦 гарнізонований

🇵🇱 garnizonowany

🇯🇵 駐留された

🇫🇷 garnisonné

🇪🇸 garnisonado

🇹🇷 kuvvetlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 주둔한

🇸🇦 المتمركز

🇨🇿 posílený

🇸🇰 garnizónovaný

🇨🇳 驻军的

🇸🇮 garnizonski

🇮🇸 hermennska

🇰🇿 гарнизондық

🇬🇪 გარიზონებული

🇦🇿 qarnizonda

🇲🇽 garnisonado

Word origin

The term 'garrisoned' comes from the word 'garrison,' which traces its roots back to the Old French 'garison,' meaning a place to defend or protect. This word evolved from the verb 'garir,' meaning to guard or protect. The use of 'garrison' as a noun in English dates back to the late 14th century, originally referring to a guard or a body of troops stationed in a fortified place. Over time, the concept of 'garrison' extended beyond mere military installations to encompass troops themselves who are stationed at a specific location to ensure security. The term is especially relevant in discussions of military strategy and history, where garrisoned troops play crucial roles in maintaining territorial integrity and supporting military operations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,165, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.