Encampment Meaning in English
word
ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt
in-KAMP-mint
ɛnkˈæmpmənt
en-KAMP-muhnt
Definition
An encampment is a place where a group of people set up tents or shelters, especially for a temporary stay, usually outdoors.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for military, protest, or refugee contexts, or historical/literary descriptions. More formal than 'campsite'. Not usually used for commercial camping areas (
Spanish: campamento - asentamiento temporalPortuguese (BR): acampamentoPortuguese (PT): acampamentoChinese (Simplified): 营地 - 临时营地Chinese (Traditional): 營地 - 臨時營地Hindi: शिविर - अस्थायी शिविरArabic: مخيم - معسكر مؤقتBengali: শিবির - অস্থায়ী বসতিRussian: лагерь (временный) - становищеJapanese: 野営地 - キャンプ（仮設）Vietnamese: trại tạm - khu trạiKorean: 야영지 - 임시 진지Turkish: kamp alanı - geçici kampUrdu: پناہ گزین کیمپ - عارضی کیمپIndonesian: perkemahan - kemah sementara
Example Sentences
The soldiers built an encampment near the river.
basic
The refugees waited in a temporary encampment.
basic
They set up an encampment in the forest for the night.
basic
After marching all day, the army finally reached their encampment.
natural
Protesters built a large encampment in the city square during the demonstration.
natural
There were several small fires burning in the middle of the encampment at night.
natural