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camp

|camp|

A2

/kæmp/

temporary accommodation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'camp' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'campus,' where 'campus' meant 'field.'

Historical Evolution

'campus' transformed into the Old French word 'camp,' and eventually became the modern English word 'camp' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'field,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place for temporary accommodation.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

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

We set up camp by the lake.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to live temporarily in a tent or other temporary structure.

We camped in the forest for a week.

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Idioms

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