encampment

American  

[en-kamp-muhnt] / ɛnˈkæmp mənt /

noun

1. an act or instance of encamping; lodgment in a camp.

2. the place or quarters occupied in camping; camp.

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encampment British  

/ ɪnˈkæmpmənt /

noun

1. the act of setting up a camp

2. the place where a camp, esp a military camp, is set up

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Etymology

Origin of encampment

First recorded in 1590–1600; encamp + -ment

Example Sentences

“In San Francisco, crime is down 30%, encampments are at record lows, and our city is on the rise,” Lurie said in a statement Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

In his role, Fulop said he would press city officials on public safety, homeless encampments and antisemitism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bass has attributed the declines to her signature Inside Safe program, which clears encampments and places homeless people in short term housing.

From Los Angeles Times

County, where an estimated 72,000 people are homeless, RV encampments have become sources of simmering anger and frustration.

From Los Angeles Times

In January, a judge ruled that the city violated the state’s open meeting law when council members made a plan behind closed doors to sweep 9,800 homeless encampments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• campground
• campsite