Encampment

/ɪnˈkæmpmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place with temporary accommodations, typically tents, used by a group of people for a specific purpose, such as camping or military purposes.

The hikers set up their encampment by the lake to enjoy a night under the stars.

A military camp or a group of troops in a temporary shelter.

The general inspected the encampment to ensure that all the troops were well-prepared for the upcoming exercise.

A gathering or group of people camping in a designated area.

The youth organization arranged an encampment for its members to promote outdoor skills and teamwork.

From the verb 'encamp' meaning to set up camp, plus the suffix '-ment' indicating an action or resulting state.

summer encampment

A seasonal camp for recreation, often for children.

military encampment

A temporary living area for military troops.

set up an encampment

To establish a temporary camp.

encamp

To set up or establish a camp.

camp

A place where people live temporarily in tents or other temporary shelters.

Camp vibe

That festival had a real encampment vibe with all the tents set up.

Tent city

After the storm, the park turned into a tent city with so many encampments.