encampment

Meanings

• noun

  A temporary settlement or camp, especially one formed by an army.

  - "The encampment of the Roman army was located near the river."
  - "After the battle, the soldiers returned to their encampment."

• noun

  A group of people or animals living together in one place for a period of time.

  - "A hippie encampment formed in the forest."
  - "The elephant herd formed a large encampment near the watering hole."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈkæmpmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with encampment
campment , harnessment , displacement

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Variants

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encampment , encampments

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'encamp', meaning 'to set up camp'.

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Trivia

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1. Encampment was used extensively during the Crusades as a way for armies to travel long distances.

2. The term 'encampment' is also used in the context of space exploration to refer to a temporary settlement on a planet or moon.

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Related Concepts

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1. military camp: A specific type of encampment used by armies for training, rest, or deployment.

2. refugee camp: A temporary settlement for people displaced from their homes due to conflict or natural disasters.

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Culture

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Encampment has been used throughout history in various cultural contexts, from military strategy to nomadic living. In literature, encampment is a common setting for adventure stories and historical fiction. In art, encampments have been depicted in paintings and sculptures to represent the human condition and the transience of life.

How to Memorize "encampment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of tents or military structures arranged in a camp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'encampment' with the idea of a temporary settlement or camp.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Encampment: En-camped, A-round, M-ilitary' to help remember the definition.

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