Definition of "encampment" []

• The act of encamping. (noun)
• The state of being encamped. (noun)
• A camp; a campsite. (noun)

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• "A tent housing a masseuse sits at the end of one row, and in the center of the encampment is a shaded lounge stocked with sofas."
• "Usually, the encampment is alongside the main access to the town, where they can search every vehicle and interrogate every person who passes through."
• "The encampment is currenly in danger of closing down because they have nowhere to go after their May 5 deadline."