encampment
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/ɪnˈkæmpmənt/
temporary camp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'encampment' originates from the French word 'encampement', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'camp' referred to 'a place to rest or settle'.
Historical Evolution
'encampement' transformed into the English word 'encampment' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to set up camp', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place with temporary accommodations consisting of huts or tents, typically for troops or nomads.
The soldiers set up an encampment near the river.
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