Definition

A place where soldiers are housed temporarily or permanently, often in a military camp or station.

Example

The soldiers returned to their cantonment after completing their training exercises.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new cantonment they set up near the city?

Yeah, I read that they're housing troops there temporarily.

I wonder how long they'll be in that cantonment.

Hopefully not too long, but it must be interesting for the locals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cantonment → It is formed from "canton" (from French *canton*, meaning a subdivision or district) and "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "cantonment" refers to a place where troops are stationed, essentially a subdivision for military purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'canton' as a 'district' where soldiers are 'stationed' — the '-ment' indicates the result of that action.

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