Encampment and Shanty

Encampment

Encampment noun - A place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins.
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Synonyms for Encampment

Shanty and encampment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shanty" instead a noun "Encampment".

Nearby Words: encamped, encamping

Shanty

Shanty noun - A small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling.
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Synonyms for Shanty

Encampment and shanty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Encampment" instead a noun "Shanty".

Nearby Word: shanti

How words are described

old old encampment old shanty
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