CANTONMENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
Example: wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling
Synonyms
Camp, Encampment, Cantonment, Bivouac
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "cantonment" comes from French cantonnement.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many English words entered through French but originally came from Latin, Arabic, or even Persian.