encampments

An encampment is a group of people who live in one place, usually in tents. They often live in the same area, and they are usually nomadic.

  • The encampment is made up of refugees who have been displaced by the war.

  • The encampment is made up of protesters who are protesting against the government.

Definition of encampments

noun

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

Synonyms:

bivouacking, camping, tenting

noun

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

Synonyms:

bivouac, campground, camping area, camping ground, camping site, campsite

noun

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

Synonyms:

bivouac, camp, cantonment

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Example Sentences for encampments

  • 1

    The statue was taken to the church of Encamp.

  • 2

    It is a reconstruction of the final encampment of the Continental Army.

  • 3

    It is an excellent site for the extreme sports and to encamp.

  • 4

    The Andalusians encamp separately from the Almoravids.

  • 5

    There is also retail industry in the town of Encamp.

  • 6

    But the encampment was primarily during the winter of 1846 7.

  • 7

    It is also the largest youth encampment in the United States.

  • 8

    During the Civil War the farm was a favored encampment.

  • 9

    The association of Turges with the encampment of Lough Ree is plausible.

  • 10

    They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon.