Laager
/ˈlɑːɡər/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Battlefield Origin
Originally used to describe camps in a military context, often under threat of attack. 
History books describe how armies used a laager for protection during wars.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Safety
Emphasizes the collective action of forming a protected area for a group's safety. 
The pioneers formed a laager at nightfall, ensuring no intruder could approach unnoticed.
Pro Tip 3/3Defensive Strategy
Suggests a proactive measure for defense rather than a permanent setup. 
When the scouts reported enemy movement, the commander ordered to set up a laager.
Compare with
BastionBivouacCitadelEncampFortificationGarrisonRedoubtStronghold
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