Synonyms for

Garrison

Verb / ˈgærɪsʌn / Another word for garrison — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A military post, especially one that is permanently established in a strategic location.

Synonyms & similar words

williamlloydgarrison garrison fort fortress fortification stronghold citadel bastion redoubt blockhouse stockade castle keep tower fort camp base depot barracks post outpost settlement encampment

Synonyms by register

Formal

fortification stronghold post base

Informal

base outpost station

Literary

citadel keep bulwark

Antonyms

disband demobilize leave evacuate abandon withdraw

Common collocations

  • garrison town
  • garrison duty
  • garrison troops
  • garrison the area
  • garrison the fort
  • garrison the city
  • garrison a position

Word family

noun garrison
verb garrison

Usage note

As a verb, 'garrison' means to station troops in an area. As a noun, it refers to the troops themselves or the place where they are stationed.

Example sentences

  1. The garrison was well-prepared for any attack from the enemy.
  2. The soldiers lived in the garrison and trained every day.
  3. The garrison was strategically located to protect the border.
  4. The general ordered the troops to retreat to the garrison.
  5. The garrison was heavily guarded to ensure the safety of the town.

Quotes

  • A man's home may seem to be his castle on the outside; inside, it is more often his nursery.
  • A fortress may fall, but there's always another garrison behind.
  • The strength of a fortress is not in its walls but in its men.

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