Encamping: meaning, definitions and examples

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encamping

 

[ ษชnหˆkรฆmpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

setting up camp

Encamping refers to the act of establishing a camp, typically in a natural setting, such as a forest, beach, or field. This process generally involves the arrangement of tents, camping supplies, and other necessary equipment. Encamping can be done for recreational purposes like hiking and outdoor adventures, or for more structured activities like military operations. The term is often associated with temporary living arrangements in outdoor environments.

Synonyms

camping, establishing camp, pitching, settling.

Examples of usage

  • We went encamping by the lake for the weekend.
  • The scouts are encamping in the national park.
  • She loves encamping during summer vacations.
  • They were encamping on the mountain for their hiking expedition.

Translations

Translations of the word "encamping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acampamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเค‚เคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeltlager

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkemah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตะผะฟั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obozowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท camping

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camping

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kamp kurma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ ํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฎูŠูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kempovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kempovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œฒ่ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kampiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tjalda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผะฟะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kamp

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camping

Etymology

The term 'encamping' is derived from the root word 'camp,' which comes from the Latin word 'campus' meaning 'field.' In Middle English, 'camp' was used to denote a place where troops were gathered. Over time, as outdoor activities and recreational camping became more popular, the verb form 'encamping' emerged to specifically refer to the action of setting up a camp. The concept has been intertwined with human history, as encamping has been a part of military strategies, explorers' journeys, and modern outdoor recreation. The evolution reflects a growing appreciation for nature and the various forms of outdoor experiences. Today, encamping is not only a historical reference but also a contemporary practice for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,516, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.