Associations to the word «Encampment»

Wiktionary

ENCAMPMENT, noun. A campsite.
ENCAMPMENT, noun. A group of temporary living quarters and/or other temporary structures.
ENCAMPMENT, proper noun. (astronomy) a Chinese constellation located near Pegasus, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle

Dictionary definition

ENCAMPMENT, noun. A site where people on holiday can pitch a tent.
ENCAMPMENT, noun. Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling".
ENCAMPMENT, noun. The act of encamping and living in tents in a camp.

Wise words

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