Camp Word Meaning

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

a place with temporary accommodation of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelling people.

temporary accommodation

the supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively

supporters

• the change is aimed at accommodating last year's political agreement between the island territory's pro- and anti-independence camps

a fenced field or enclosed area for grazing.

field

live for a time in a tent, especially while on holiday

live in tent

• there are holiday parks in which you can camp or stay in a chalet
• visitors can go camping in the vast wilderness surrounding the mountains

(of livestock) assemble together for rest.

assemble livestock

divide (land) and enclose with fences.

enclose land