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      encampment
      noun
      the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
      temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
      a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
      Roots
      campuscamp- · Latin · field
      Synonyms for encampment
      campncampsitenbivouackingncampgroundnbivouacntentingncantonmentncasernnbarracksn
      Words related to encampment
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      The word encampment breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root camp-, from Latin campus (“field”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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