Troops stationed in a place to defend it (8)

I believe the answer is:

garrison

(Other definitions for garrison that I've seen before include "Military stronghold" , "Troops defending a town or fortress" , "Fortified military post" , "Military fort" , "troops in base" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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