Definition

A building or group of buildings where soldiers live and are trained.

Example

The soldiers returned to the casern after their training exercises.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the casern in our town?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's interesting to see.

Yeah, it's a historical site and has a lot of military history.

We should check it out together sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Casern comes from the French word *caserne*, meaning a military barracks or lodging. The term is derived from the Italian *caserna*, which is a diminutive of *casa* (meaning house).

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' ('casa') where soldiers stay — that's what a casern is, a place for military lodging.

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