Garrison
Nounगार्ड
Definition
A group of troops stationed at a place to defend it.
Contextual Sentence: "The garrison held the fort against the enemy for three months."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'garrison' as 'guard'+'ison' protecting a place.
Synonyms
fortification
garrisoned troops
stronghold
Antonyms
abandon
evacuate
desert