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cantonment


can·ton·ment

noun
\kan-ˈtōn-mənt, -ˈtän- also -ˈtün-\

Definition of CANTONMENT

1
: usu. temporary quarters for troops
2
: a permanent military station in India
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First Known Use of CANTONMENT

1753

Rhymes with CANTONMENT

atonement, dethronement, disownment, enthronement, postponement

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