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   camp

   /kamp/

   noun

   • 1. a place with temporary accommodation of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelling people. Similar bivouacencampmentcantonmentbarracksbasecampsitecamping groundtentshistorical:laager
   • ▪ a complex of buildings for holiday accommodation, with recreational facilities. Similar bivouacencampmentcantonmentbarracksbasecampsitecamping groundtentshistorical:laager
   • ▪ a summer holiday programme for children, offering a range of activities: North American "he became the dramatic counselor at camp"
   • ▪ temporary overnight lodging in tents: "we pitched camp at a fine spot"
   • ▪ an enclosed or fortified prehistoric site, especially an Iron Age hill fort. British
   • 2. the supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively: "the change is aimed at accommodating last year's political agreement between the island territory's pro- and anti-independence camps" Similar factionwingsidegrouppartylobbycaucusbloccliquecoteriesetsectcabal
   • 3. a fenced field or enclosed area for grazing. South African
   • ▪ a place where livestock regularly congregate or where a mustered herd is assembled. Australian, New Zealand

   verb

   • 1. live for a time in a tent, especially while on holiday: "there are holiday parks in which you can camp or stay in a chalet"
   • ▪ lodge temporarily, especially in an inappropriate or uncomfortable place: "we camped out for the night in a mission schoolroom"
   • ▪ remain persistently in one place: "the press will be camping on your doorstep once they get on to this story"
   • 2. (of livestock) assemble together for rest. Australian, New Zealand
   • 3. divide (land) and enclose with fences. South African

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French camp, champ, from Italian campo, from Latin campus ‘level ground’, specifically applied to the Campus Martius in Rome, used for games, athletic practice, and military drill.

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   1. a. : a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) migrant labor camp. b. : a group of tents, cabins, or huts. fishing camps along the river.

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