encampment

[en-kamp-muhnt]

noun

1. an act or instance of encamping; lodgment in a camp.

2. the place or quarters occupied in camping; camp.

encampment

/ ɪnˈkæmpmənt /

noun

1. the act of setting up a camp

2. the place where a camp, esp a military camp, is set up

Word History and Origins

Origin of encampment¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; encamp + -ment

Example Sentences

Many acknowledged that Portland has problems: Homelessness and open drug abuse are endemic, and encampments crowd some sidewalks.

From Los Angeles Times

“It looked like a very dangerous encampment,” McOsker said of the Wilmington RV park.

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Southers weathered calls for his resignation from the commission last year after he was among the USC officials responsible for clearing encampments occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters on the school’s campus.

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He said he assumes the probe is related to the Gaza solidarity encampment at the campus, and feels the investigation is another example of the government equating anti-Israel sentiment with antisemitism.

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Others, including Jewish members of a pro-Palestinian encampment, have disagreed, saying the encampment restricted some pro-Israel individuals from entry as a de-escalation measure.

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Related Words

• campground 
• campsite