Outpost Synonyms

outpōst
A settlement on the frontier of civilization
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. boundary
  2. outstation
  3. position
  4. forward position
  5. forward-line
  6. vanguard
  7. frontier
  8. frontier settlement
  9. listening-post
  10. point of attack
  11. settlement
  12. station

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Outpost Sentence Examples

  • The " free "Frisians could not endure this Frankish outpost on their borders.

  • Its castle, built probably in Newmarch's time, or shortly after, was the most advanced outpost of the invaders in a wild part of Wales where the tendency to revolt was always strong.

  • The value of Chitral as an outpost of British India may be best gauged by its geographical position.

  • For a long period it formed the frontier of the Roman empire; near Eining (above Regensburg) was Historical the ancient Abusina, which for nearly five centuries was the chief Roman outpost against the northern barbarians.

  • During the latter part of the War of Independence Peekskill was an important outpost of the Continental Army, and in the neighbourhood several small engagements were fought between American and British scouting parties.

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