outpost

(-pōst′)

noun

  1. Mil.
    1. a small group stationed at a distance from the main force in order to prevent an enemy surprise attack
    2. the place or station occupied by such a group
    3. any military base away from the home country
  2. a settlement on a frontier or border

See outpost in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. A detachment of troops stationed at a distance from a main force to guard against surprise attacks.
    b. The station occupied by such troops.
    c. A usually small military base established in another country.
  2. An outlying settlement.

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