1. (military) a fortified military post where troops are stationed
   "The garrison was well-equipped to defend against potential attacks";
   - fort
    
2. (military) the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place
   "The garrison defended the fort against repeated attacks"

1. Station (troops) in a fort or garrison
   "The army garrisoned soldiers in the border town"

1. United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879)
   - William Lloyd Garrison

Derived forms: garrisons, garrisoning, garrisoned

Type of: abolitionist, emancipationist, military personnel, military post, place, post, send, soldiery, station, troops

Encyclopedia: Garrison, New York train station