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outpost

 

[ หˆaสŠtหŒpoสŠst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

A military outpost is a small group of soldiers stationed in a remote area to protect a larger army or to guard against enemy attacks. Outposts are often located in strategic positions along borders or in regions with hostile forces.

Synonyms

base, fort, garrison

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers set up an outpost at the top of the hill to monitor enemy movements.
  • The outpost provided early warning of approaching threats.
Context #2 | Noun

general

An outpost can also refer to a small settlement or community located in a remote or isolated area. These outposts are often established for purposes such as mining, exploration, or scientific research.

Synonyms

colony, settlement, station

Examples of usage

  • The scientific outpost in Antarctica conducts research on climate change.
  • The mining outpost was set up in the desert to extract valuable minerals.

Translations

Translations of the word "outpost" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น posto avanรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅŒเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช AuรŸenposten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pos terdepan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะฟะพัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ posterunek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ๅ“จๅŸบๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avant-poste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puesto avanzado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karakol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์ดˆ ๊ธฐ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูƒุฒ ุฃู…ุงู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ednรญ strรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prednรก strรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ๅ“จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predstraลพa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framvarรฐastรถรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹าฃา“ั‹ ะฟะพัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn post

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puesto avanzado

Etymology

The word 'outpost' originated in the early 17th century from the combination of 'out' and 'post.' It initially referred to a military position located away from a main force. Over time, the term expanded to include various remote settlements and scientific outposts. Outposts have played a significant role in history, serving as crucial points of defense and exploration in different regions.

See also: post, postable, postage, poster, posting, postman, postpone, postsecondary, posture, repost.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,144, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.