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cantonments

The word “cantonments” has 3 syllables: can-ton-ments

It's pronounced as /kænˈtoʊn.mənts/

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In the thesaurus, “cantonments” has 35 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for cantonments along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cantonments

Meanings of cantonments

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The government maintains several cantonments across the country for strategic purposes.
  • Old colonial-era buildings still stand in some of the older cantonments.
  • Many cantonments are equipped with schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities.
  • Access to cantonments is usually limited to military personnel and their families.
  • New cantonments are being developed to accommodate modern defense needs.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to cantonments, such as: airbases, barracks, bases, bastions, battlefronts, beachheads, blockhouses.

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