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headquarters

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(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

Related source terms

central officemain officehome office

Other meanings

2. noun

the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command

3. noun

(plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff

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