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outpost definition

out·post (-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

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