Cuartel

/kwɑːɾˈtɛl/ noun

Definition

A military barracks or garrison where soldiers are stationed; also a quarter or district of a city.

Etymology

From Spanish 'cuartel,' derived from Latin 'quartus' (fourth), originally meaning a fourth part or quarter, extended to military quarters.

Kelly Says

During medieval times, armies would divide cities into 'cuarteles' for quartering troops—the word 'quarantine' actually comes from the same Latin root as 'cuartel'!

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