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outpost
noun out·post \ˈau̇t-ˌpōst\
: a large military camp that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity
: a small town in a place that is far away from other towns or cities
Full Definition of OUTPOST
1
a : a security detachment dispatched by a main body of troops to protect it from enemy surprise b : a military base established by treaty or agreement in another country
2
a : an outlying or frontier settlement b : an outlying branch or position of a main organization or group
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First Known Use of OUTPOST
1757
Rhymes with OUTPOST
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OUTPOST Defined for Kids
outpost
noun out·post \ˈau̇t-ˌpōst\
Definition of OUTPOST for Kids
1
: a guard placed at a distance from a military force or camp
2
: the place occupied by such a guard
3
: an outlying settlement
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