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encampment

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

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campsite bivouac campground tenting cantonment bivouacking camping site camping area camping ground

How to use encampment

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refugee encampment military encampment set up an encampment

Etymology

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

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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.

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