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barracks

nounfemininetécnico/kɐ.ˈzɛɾ.nɐ/low

ca·ser·na

Definition

Building or group of buildings intended for the accommodation of military troops; barracks.
The new recruits were assigned to their barracks.
The old army barracks have been converted into apartments.

Etymology

Do italiano 'caserma', por sua vez do latim 'casa' (casa) e 'arma' (arma).

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