outpost

Meaning

1. A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
2. The body of troops manning such a post.
3. An outlying settlement.
4. A square protected by a pawn that is in or near the enemy's stronghold.

Synonyms

picket

forward position

outstation

frontier settlement

place

position

post

base

screen

settlement

stockade

stronghold

vanguard

detached garrison

advanced post

protection

camp

location

military base

Translations

avant-poste

avamposto

avanzada

posto avançado

Vorposten

φυλάκιο

voorpost

Außenposten

fortín

post avançat

προφυλακή

buitenpost

Buitenpost

plaats

نقطة خارجية

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/

Etymology

From out- + post.