1 : a military post especially : a permanent military installation. 2 : the troops stationed at a garrison. garrison. verb. garrisoned; garrisoning\ ˈger-​ə-​s(ə-​)niŋ , ˈga-​rə-​ \

What does garrison mean in the Bible?

noun. a body of troops stationed in a fortified place. the place where such troops are stationed.

What are garrisons used for?

A garrison most often refers to a military outpost where troops are stationed to provide protection to an area. The word garrison is also used to refer to the troops stationed there.