encampment
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkæmpmənt/
Definition
A place with temporary shelters such as tents or huts used by soldiers, refugees, or travelers.
Examples
The nomadic tribe established a seasonal encampment near the river during the dry months.
Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman military encampment buried beneath the modern city.
Protesters set up a peaceful encampment in the park to voice their demands to the government.
Synonyms of encampment
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