Meaning & use
Outpost
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A small settlement or military detachment established at a distance from the main body, often in a remote or frontier area.
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The soldiers manned a lonely outpost near the border for six months.
The company opened a small outpost in the emerging market to test demand.
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Now widely used beyond its military origin to describe a small branch office or remote location of a larger organization.
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