noun
cantonment
Cantonment (noun) means Temporary military living quarters.
noun
1
Temporary military living quarters.
2
A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters.
3
A permanent military station.
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Etymology
From French cantonnement.
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What is the meaning of cantonment?
"cantonment" (noun) means temporary military living quarters.
What are the different meanings of cantonment?
"cantonment" has 3 main meanings: 1. Temporary military living quarters; 2. A town or village, or part of a town or village, assigned to a body of troops for quarters; 3. A permanent military station.