garrison
nounfeminine/ɡwɐɾniˈsɐ̃w̃/low
guar·ni·ção
Definition
A body of troops stationed in a fortified place.
The small garrison defended the fortress bravely.
He was assigned to a garrison in a remote province.
Common collocations
military garrisoncity garrisongarrison towngarrison commander
Etymology
Do francês 'garnison'.