engarrison

[ɪndʒɑːˈreɪsən, ɛndʒɑːˈreɪʒən]

Definitions

1. noun

a group of soldiers and their equipment, typically stationed in a fortified position, such as a castle or a city.

“The king’s army was a formidable engarrison that had been besieging the city for months.”

Synonyms

  • detachment
  • garrison

Antonyms

  • dispersion