Definition

Noun: 1. Base (area): A secure geographical area, often in difficult terrain, used as the main center for military, political, and logistical operations, especially during a prolonged conflict or revolutionary struggle. 2. Stronghold / Sanctuary: A protected zone that serves as the principal seat of power and planning for an organization, particularly an insurgent or revolutionary force.

Usage Examples

• (The army established a secure base area in the forest.)
• (This region was once an important revolutionary stronghold.)
• (The resistance forces retreated to their base.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is strongly associated with revolutionary warfare and insurgency. It implies not just a military camp, but a self-sustaining area with support from the local population.
• "Căn cứ địa cách mạng" is a very common collocation meaning "revolutionary base area."

Variants and Related Words

• Căn cứ (n): Base, headquarters. (A more general term for any military or operational base, not necessarily a large area).
  • căn cứ không quân (air base)
• Địa bàn (n): Area, zone, territory. (Refers to a geographical area of operation or activity).

Synonyms

• Base area
• Stronghold
• Sanctuary
• Headquarters zone

Related Concepts

• Chiến khu: War zone, resistance zone. Similar to but can emphasize the active fighting area.
• Hậu phương: Rear area, hinterland. The supportive region behind the front lines or base area.

noun

1. base