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

Schill reached a deal with protesters five days into the demonstration, allowing the encampment to continue peacefully for several weeks. —Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

Levine also challenged Ono’s inaction as a pro-Hamas encampment took hold in the heart of Michigan’s campus, causing terror and fear among Jewish students. —Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025

There were no policy changes in how the city dealt with encampments after the Supreme Court ruling, Raman said. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 June 2025

That firm recently argued the Grants Pass case before the Supreme Court, securing a pivotal ruling that upheld laws barring homeless encampments in public spaces. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 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