headquarters

English

/ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/, /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.təz/

noun
Definitions
  • The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.
  • The center of an organization's operations or administration.
  • A place of concentrated activity or influence.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English quarters.

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