Definition of CANTONMENT

cantonment

Meanings

Plural: cantonments

Noun

  • temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
  • Temporary military living quarters.
  • A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters.
  • A permanent military station.

Origin / Etymology

From French cantonnement.

Synonyms

bivouac, camp, encampment

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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