cantonment
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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

First Known Use of CANTONMENT

1753

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