encampment

[ en-kamp-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act or instance of encamping; lodgment in a camp.
2. the place or quarters occupied in camping; camp.

encampment

/ ɪnˈkæmpmənt /

noun

1. the act of setting up a camp
2. the place where a camp, esp a military camp, is set up

Word History and Origins

Origin of encampment¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; encamp + -ment

Example Sentences

The city was preparing to sweep the street encampment, and this time would be arresting people under a new ordinance that bans camping in public spaces.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have horrible, disgusting, dangerous, filthy encampments of junkies and homeless people living in places that our children used to play Little League baseball, which they don’t get to play very much anymore, do they?”

From Los Angeles Times

Governments are dismantling encampments — and some are willing to use the notwithstanding clause to circumvent court rulings on their actions — as well as banning supervised drug consumption sites near day-care centres and schools.

From Salon

The encampment came under a violent attack by counterprotesters in early May, fomenting widespread outrage and attention.

From Los Angeles Times

Now the county has its best chance yet to house them in significant numbers and dramatically reduce the prevalence of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• campground
• campsite