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päämaja — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • headquarters noun An organization's main office, from which its operations or leadership are run.

Senses

päämaja is used for these senses in English:

  • base The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
  • command post (military) The headquarters of a given unit; the operational base of a unit's commanding officer.
  • headquarters The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

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