CANTONMENT


Meaning of CANTONMENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: kan- ' t ō n-m ə nt, - ' tän- also - ' tün-

Function: noun

Date: 1753

1 : usu. temporary quarters for troops

2 : a permanent military station in India

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