encampment
noun
en·camp·ment
in-ˈkamp-mənt 
en-
Examples of encampment in a Sentence
a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree
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Police said at the time of the killing that the people who stole the Acura mistakenly assumed it was abandoned and drove it to the encampment.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Our public spaces — sidewalks near schools, parks, libraries and other sensitive locations — must remain safe and accessible for all residents, and the ordinance provides a lawful, structured framework for addressing encampments that interfere with public safety and access.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This time around, the union is texting voters a campaign video highlighting her opposition to a city law barring homeless people from setting up encampments within 500 feet of a school.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Our public spaces — sidewalks near schools, parks, libraries and other sensitive locations — must remain safe and accessible for all residents, and the ordinance provides a lawful, structured framework for addressing encampments that interfere with public safety and access.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This time around, the union is texting voters a campaign video highlighting her opposition to a city law barring homeless people from setting up encampments within 500 feet of a school.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encampment. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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encampment
noun
en·camp·ment
in-ˈkamp-mənt
1
: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped
2
: the site of a camp
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