Encamped Meaning in English
word · lemma: encamp
ɪnˈkæmpt
in-KAMPT
ɛnkˈæmpt
enk-KAMPT
Definition
Stayed or set up camp in a place, usually outdoors or in temporary shelters, especially referring to groups like armies, travelers, or explorers.
Usage & Nuances
'Encamped' is formal and mostly used in historical, military, or literary contexts. It typically refers to groups, not individuals. Common with 'army', 'troops', 'settlers'. Not used for modern leisure camping.
Spanish: acampado - instalado (militar)Portuguese (BR): acampado - instalado (militar)Portuguese (PT): acampado - instalado (militar)Chinese (Simplified): 扎营 - 宿营Chinese (Traditional): 紮營 - 宿營Hindi: डेरा डाला - शिविर लगायाArabic: مخيَّم - نصب المعسكرBengali: শিবির স্থাপন করেছিল - ডেরা ফেলেছিলRussian: разбили лагерь - расположились лагеремJapanese: 野営したVietnamese: dựng trạiKorean: 야영했다 - 진을 쳤다Turkish: kamp kurduUrdu: ڈیرہ ڈالا - کیمپ لگایاIndonesian: berkemah - mendirikan kemah
Example Sentences
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
basic
The explorers encamped on the mountain.
basic
They encamped outside the city walls.
basic
By sunset, the army had encamped in a wide clearing.
natural
We found the remains of where settlers had once encamped.
natural
The rebels encamped in the forest to avoid detection.
natural