garrisons
nounUK /ˈɡær.ɪ.sənz/
US /ˈɡær.ə.sənz/
Groups of soldiers who stay in a place to guard it.
The town had two garrisons to keep it safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The place where soldiers live and guard.
The old fort was once a garrison for hundreds of men.
3. To send soldiers to guard a place.
They garrisoned the castle with fresh troops.
4. A group of people who defend or protect something.
The library was a garrison of quiet learning.