camp

US /kæmp/
UK /kæmp/
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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.
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The scouts went to summer camp.
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encampmentbivouaccampsite
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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.
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She belongs to the conservative camp.
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factiongrouppartyside
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to set up a camp or live in a camp

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We decided to camp by the lake for the night.
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They often camp in the mountains during the summer.
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bivouacpitch a tenttent
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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.
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Her fashion sense is very camp, full of bright colors and bold patterns.
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exaggeratedtheatricalflamboyantostentatiousaffected
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campinggo campingcamping site