Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛrəsən steɪt/
noun a state in which the government maintains a large military force and restricts civil liberties in the name of national security
A1 A garrison state is a country that relies heavily on its military for protection.
A2 In a garrison state, the military plays a central role in both defense and domestic affairs.
B1 The concept of a garrison state can have implications for civil liberties and government control.
B2 Some argue that a garrison state can lead to a militarized society and limit individual freedoms.
C1 The transition from a garrison state to a more democratic form of government can be complex and challenging.
C2 Scholars debate the long-term effects of a garrison state on a country's political and social development.
formal The country transformed into a garrison state during the time of war, with strict military control over all aspects of civilian life.
informal Living in a garrison state means seeing armed soldiers on every street corner.
slang Being in a garrison state feels like being in a military lockdown.
figurative Her mind felt like a garrison state, constantly guarded and on high alert.
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