CEFR B1

outpost

noun

Meaning

A remote or distant place, especially one occupied by troops or settlers as a base.

Examples

The remote village served as an outpost for explorers venturing into the jungle.
The company established a small outpost in the city to test the new market.

Synonyms: base, station, garrison, settlement

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outpost (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtpəʊst/

Definition

A remote or distant place, especially one occupied by troops or settlers as a base.

Examples

The remote village served as an outpost for explorers venturing into the jungle.
The company established a small outpost in the city to test the new market.
During the war, the outpost was vital for gathering intelligence on enemy positions.

How to Use outpost

outpost of (prepositional phrase): A place serving as a distant base or settlement belonging to a larger entity. — "The research station was an outpost of the university's biology department."

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