camp

US /kæmp/
UK /kæmp/
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Lager, Camp

a place where a group of people stay temporarily in tents or other shelters

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We set up camp near the river.
Wir schlugen unser Lager in der Nähe des Flusses auf.
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The scouts went to summer camp.
Die Pfadfinder gingen ins Sommerlager.
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Lager, Partei

a group of people supporting a particular side in a dispute or debate

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Both political camps are preparing for the election.
Beide politischen Lager bereiten sich auf die Wahl vor.
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She belongs to the conservative camp.
Sie gehört zum konservativen Lager.
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campen, zelten

to set up a camp or live in a camp

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We decided to camp by the lake for the night.
Wir beschlossen, die Nacht am See zu campen.
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They often camp in the mountains during the summer.
Sie campen im Sommer oft in den Bergen.
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campy, übertrieben

deliberately exaggerated and theatrical in style or manner, typically for humorous effect

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The movie was so bad it was good, with a wonderfully camp performance by the lead actor.
Der Film war so schlecht, dass er gut war, mit einer wunderbar campy Darbietung des Hauptdarstellers.
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Her fashion sense is very camp, full of bright colors and bold patterns.
Ihr Modegeschmack ist sehr campy, voller leuchtender Farben und kühner Muster.
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exaggeratedtheatricalflamboyantostentatiousaffected
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