noun

encampment

ihn-KAMPMNT

Encampment (noun) means a place where people are staying temporarily in tents or similar shelters, such as a camp for soldiers, refugees, or travelers. Example: “Aid workers set up an encampment for displaced families near the border.”

noun

A place where people are staying temporarily in tents or similar shelters, such as a camp for soldiers, refugees, or travelers.

"Aid workers set up an encampment for displaced families near the border."

"The scouts built their encampment beside the lake."

How to Use Encampment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA temporary camp or campsite where a group of people is staying.

Common pairings

refugee encampment military encampment set up an encampment

Word Forms

encampments plural

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Etymology

From encamp ("to set up a temporary camp") plus the noun suffix -ment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “encampment” mean?

The word “encampment” means a place where people are staying temporarily in tents or similar shelters, such as a camp for soldiers, refugees, or travelers. In plain terms, a temporary camp or campsite where a group of people is staying.

How do you pronounce “encampment”?

“Encampment” is pronounced ihn-KAMPMNT (/ɪnˈkæmpmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “encampment” in a sentence?

Here is “encampment” used in a sentence: “Aid workers set up an encampment for displaced families near the border.”

What part of speech is “encampment”?

“Encampment” is a noun.