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Definition of outpost

outpost

/ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/
out · post
Plural:outposts
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• noun

1

A small, remote settlement, branch, or facility located at a considerable distance from a main center or community.

Example

"The scientists spent three months working at a remote research outpost in northern Alaska."

2

A small military camp or position situated at a distance from the main force, used especially to guard against surprise attacks.

Example

"Historians excavated the ruins of an ancient Roman outpost along the northern border."

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• Nearby Words

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outpoint
outpost
outpour
outpouring
outpower

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century, formed as a compound of 'out' and 'post' (from French 'poste', meaning a stationed position, ultimately from Latin 'ponere', to place).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outpost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outpost
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