Definition

Noun: A large, permanent military installation that serves as the primary location for housing, training, equipping, and deploying the personnel and units of an army. It functions as a central hub for operational command, logistics, and support.

Usage

An "army base" is a specific type of military facility. It is used to refer to the main center of operations for army forces in a region. - The term is typically used in a general or official context to describe the facility itself. - It is a compound noun where "army" specifies the type of "base."

Examples

• The new recruits were transported directly to the army base for their initial training.
• Security around the perimeter of the army base was extremely tight.
• The general commanded all operations from the central army base.

Advanced Usage

• "to be stationed at an army base": This is a common collocation meaning to be assigned to live and work at a specific army base.
  • After his promotion, he was stationed at a large army base overseas.

Variants and Related Words

• Military base (n): A broader term for any base operated by a nation's armed forces (army, navy, air force, etc.). An army base is a type of military base.
• Garrison (n): A body of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it; can also refer to the place where such troops are stationed.
• Outpost (n): A small military camp or position at a distance from the main army base, often for observation or defense.
• Fort (n): A fortified building or strategic position, which can sometimes function as an army base.

Synonyms

• Military installation
• Garrison
• Encampment (though this often implies a more temporary setup)

Antonyms

• Civilian area
• Demilitarized zone

Related Phrases

• Base of operations: A core phrase describing the primary function of an army base.
• Home base: Can be used informally by personnel to refer to their primary or assigned army base.

Noun

1. a large base of operations for an army