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Encampment Definition & Meaning

encampment
noun
  1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
  2. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling"
  3. the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

"Encampment" in song lyrics

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  • "And drift away to encampment"
    Haystak — Dirty Dirty
  • "troops encampment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lake tomahwk babtist encampment"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "encampment"

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Frequently asked questions

What does encampment mean?
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling" the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
What part of speech is encampment?
Encampment is a noun.
How many definitions does encampment have?
Encampment has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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