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."

Synonyms of outpost

Words with a similar meaning to outpost:

• base
• station
• garrison
• settlement

Antonyms of outpost

Words with the opposite meaning to outpost:

• center
• headquarters

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