cantonments

noun

Definition of cantonmentsnext
plural of cantonment
as in barracks

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  1. installations
  2. outposts
  3. fortresses
Noun
  • Although most federal employees will be off, the White House said that the heads of executive departments and agencies will determine if certain offices and installations of their organizations must remain open on Tuesday.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Expansive green spaces, paseos, interactive amenities, and public art installations.
    Mark Zettl, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of installations
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  • Not only are these outposts designed to be where vehicles charge and families unwind and explore, they are integrated as parts of communities.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Many of the outposts were home to the most extreme of all settlers.
    Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of outposts
Noun
  • Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean are monuments, castles, museums, fortresses and expansive gardens that protected the city, celebrate its seafaring history and serve as a visual reminder of its importance in the world.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, history-loving travelers will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of fortresses
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