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| can·ton·ment [ kan tṓnmənt, kan tónmənt ] (plural can·ton·ments) |
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1. temporary troop accommodations: temporary accommodations for troops, especially the winter quarters of an army
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2. assignment of troops to quarters: the assignment of troops to temporary quarters
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3. military camp in British India: a permanent military station in India during the time of British imperial rule
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4. U.K. military training camp: a large military training camp, especially formerly
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| [Mid-18th century. < French cantonnement< cantonner "quarter, billet" < canton (see canton)] |
