Meaning & Definition of word "Encampment"

Encampment

/ɪnˈkæmpmənt/

1. A place with temporary accommodations, typically tents, used by a group of people for a specific purpose, such as camping or military purposes.
- Example: The hikers set up their encampment by the lake to enjoy a night under the stars.
2. A military camp or a group of troops in a temporary shelter.
- Example: The general inspected the encampment to ensure that all the troops were well-prepared for the upcoming exercise.
3. A gathering or group of people camping in a designated area.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Camp vibe

● Example Sentence: That festival had a real encampment vibe with all the tents set up.

Meaning: Tent city

● Example Sentence: After the storm, the park turned into a tent city with so many encampments.