Stationed: meaning, definitions and examples
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stationed
[ ˈsteɪʃənd ]
military context
Stationed refers to the placement or assignment of personnel, usually in a military context, to a specific location for duty. This can involve being assigned to a base, post, or other operational area. The term often implies a degree of permanence or long-term assignment. Stationed individuals may perform various duties based on their role and the needs of their unit.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers were stationed overseas.
- She is stationed at a naval base.
- He was stationed in Germany for two years.
Translations
Translations of the word "stationed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estacionado
🇮🇳 तैनात
🇩🇪 stationiert
🇮🇩 ditempatkan
🇺🇦 призначений
🇵🇱 stacjonowany
🇯🇵 配備された
🇫🇷 stationné
🇪🇸 estacionado
🇹🇷 konumlandırılmış
🇰🇷 배치된
🇸🇦 متمركز
🇨🇿 umístěný
🇸🇰 umiestnený
🇨🇳 驻扎的
🇸🇮 nameščen
🇮🇸 staddir
🇰🇿 орналастырылған
🇬🇪 განთავსებული
🇦🇿 yerləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 estacionado
Word origin
The word 'stationed' comes from the Old French term 'estacion', which means 'a standing place'. The term evolved in the English language to refer to the act of placing someone in a specific location or position. Originally used in military contexts, it has since expanded to include various forms of assignment or placement. The root 'station' derives from the Latin word 'statio', meaning 'a standing'. In military usage, being stationed implies a sense of duty and responsibility tied to that specific location, often associated with the broader concept of serving one's country.