encampment

noun
UK: /ɪnˈkæm(p)m(ə)nt/
US: /ɪnˈkæm(p)m(ə)nt/

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

    1. The army built an encampment near the river.
    2. The refugee encampment provided shelter for thousands displaced by the war.

  2. The act of setting up such a temporary settlement; camping.

    1. The encampment took place near the lake.
    2. The swift encampment allowed the troops to rest before continuing their march.

Synonyms

camp settlement bivouac base

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "encampment" in English means: A place where people live temporarily in tents or other temporary structures., The act of setting up such a temporary settlement; camping..

The phonetic transcription of "encampment" is /ɪnˈkæm(p)m(ə)nt/ in British English and /ɪnˈkæm(p)m(ə)nt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "encampment": camp, settlement, bivouac, base.

Example usage of "encampment": "The army built an encampment near the river.". More examples on the page.