Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outpost
Noun
/ˈaʊtpoʊst/
Definition
A remote or small military station or settlement.
Examples
- The soldiers were stationed at an outpost near the border.
- They established an outpost in the wilderness to monitor wildlife.
- The research team set up an outpost in the Antarctic for climate studies.
Meaning
An outpost serves as a strategic position for observing enemy movements or as a base for operations away from the main forces.
Synonyms
- Station
- Base
- Outstation
- Forward base
