outpost Definition
- 1a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
- 2a small settlement or station situated at a distance from a main settlement or city
- 3a remote or outlying part of a country or empire
Using outpost: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outpost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The army established an outpost in the mountains.
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The trading outpost was located in a remote area.
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The frontier outpost was attacked by bandits.
outpost Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for outpost
Phrases with outpost
a research facility established in a remote location for scientific purposes
Example
The team of scientists set up a scientific outpost in the Arctic to study climate change.
a small settlement or community that is considered to be a symbol of civilization in a remote or uncivilized area
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The mission was seen as an outpost of civilization in the wilderness.
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The United States declared North Korea as an outpost of tyranny.
Summary: outpost in Brief
An 'outpost' [out-pohst] refers to a military post or small settlement located at a distance from the main body of troops or a main settlement. It can also refer to a remote or outlying part of a country or empire. Examples include 'The army established an outpost in the mountains' and 'The trading outpost was located in a remote area.' Phrases include 'scientific outpost,' 'outpost of civilization,' and 'outpost of tyranny.'
