encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

en-

1

a

: the place where a group (such as a body of troops) is encamped

b

: the individuals that make up an encampment

2

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

Synonyms

• campground
• camp
• campsite

Examples of encampment in a Sentence

a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree

Recent Examples on the Web

Homeless advocates and experts say California’s unprecedented investments in homelessness programs likely prevented a larger spike, though that’s done little to assuage boiling public frustration over encampments statewide. —Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 11 July 2025

Leftist lawmakers want to make homeless encampments a nationwide crisis. —FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025

For example, profiles note students’ participation in political activities in protests at their schools to their support of encampments, along with employment histories. —Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 9 July 2025

In spring 2024, pro-Palestinian activists set up encampments for two weeks on the UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee campuses. —Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

1

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

2

: the site of a camp