ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷, (ˈ) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun plural but often singular in construction
1.
a. : a place from which a military commander issues orders and performs the functions of command
b. : the personnel associated with and assisting the commander in performing his function
2. : a chief or usual place of business : the administrative center of an enterprise or activity
turned the archbishop's palace into a busy headquarters , organizing the duties of the clergy of all ranks — J.A.Gade