Encampment

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/

Encampment (noun)

  1. A place where people set up tents or shelters for a short time.
  2. A temporary place where soldiers stay with their equipment.
  3. A collection of tents or shelters in one area.

Examples

  • The hikers set up an encampment by the river.
  • A small encampment was established near the forest.

Common collocations: set up an encampment, temporary encampment, military encampment, fortify an encampment, encampment of tents

Synonyms of Encampment

Neutral

Formal

Antonyms of Encampment

  • referring to long-term habitation