What does "hill station" mean?

In South and Southeast Asia, a small community located at a relatively high elevation which serves as a retreat or vacation location during the hot summers; historically, a village or military post so used by colonial officials.

What is a synonym for "hill station"?

Common synonyms include: darjeeling.

Hill station

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In South and Southeast Asia, a small community located at a relatively high elevation which serves as a retreat or vacation location during the hot summers; historically, a village or military post so used by colonial officials. British, Myanmar, South-Asia
"The message flashed to the Hill stations. — “Cholera — Leave stopped — Officers recalled.”"

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darjeeling

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"The message flashed to the Hill stations. — “Cholera — Leave stopped — Officers recalled.”"

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