CAMP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CAMP?

Need another word that means the same as “camp”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “camp” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Camp” are: clique, coterie, ingroup, pack, summer camp, refugee camp, bivouac, cantonment, encampment, barracks, base, faction, wing, side, group, party, lobby, caucus, bloc, set, sect, cabal, camp down, camp out, encamp, tent, pitch tents, set up camp, pitch camp, campy

Camp as a Noun

Definitions of "Camp" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “camp” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers.
• An enclosed or fortified prehistoric site, especially an Iron Age hill fort.
• A fenced field or enclosed area for grazing.
• A complex of buildings for holiday accommodation, with recreational facilities.
• A place with temporary accommodation of huts, tents, or other structures, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelling people.
• Shelter for persons displaced by war or political oppression or for religious beliefs.
• A summer holiday programme for children, offering a range of activities.
• The supporters of a particular party or doctrine regarded collectively.
• Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers.
• A place where livestock regularly congregate or where a mustered herd is assembled.
• A site where care and activities are provided for children during the summer months.
• Something that is considered amusing not because of its originality but because of its unoriginality.
• A group of people living together in a camp.
• An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.
• Temporary overnight lodging in tents.
• A penal institution (often for forced labor.

Synonyms of "Camp" as a noun (22 Words)

barracks	A building or group of buildings used to house military personnel. Factory owners were usually responsible for the housing of their workers providing barracks nearby.
base	A known line used as a geometrical base for trigonometry. The base of the mountain.
bivouac	A temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.
bloc	A group of countries in special alliance. A parliamentary bloc.
cabal	A secret political clique or faction. A cabal of dissidents.
cantonment	A permanent military station in British India.
caucus	(in some US states) a meeting at which local members of a political party register their preference among candidates running for office or select delegates to attend a convention. The Knesset s Christian allies caucus.
clique	A small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them. The old school clique.
coterie	A small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people. A coterie of friends and advisers.
encampment	The action of setting up a camp. A Bedouin encampment.
faction	A clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue. The left wing faction of the party.
group	Two or more figures or objects forming a design. The largest newspaper group in the UK.
ingroup	An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose.
lobby	In the UK lobby correspondents collectively. They went into the hotel lobby.
pack	A quantity of fish fruit or other foods packed or canned in a particular season. A pack of cigarettes.
party	A person, especially one with specified characteristics. Draft the party s election manifesto.
refugee camp	An exile who flees for safety.
sect	A group that has separated from an established Church; a nonconformist Church. A sect of anarchists.
set	Representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production. The set of prime numbers is infinite.
side	A television channel considered as one of two or more that are available. They always sat on the right side of the church.
summer camp	The warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox.
wing	A pilot s certificate of ability to fly a plane indicated by a badge representing a pair of wings. They are the progressive wing of the Republican Party.

Usage Examples of "Camp" as a noun

• Both the liberal and conservative camps were annoyed by his high-handed manner.
• We pitched camp at a fine spot.
• He became the dramatic counselor at camp.
• The living room was pure camp.
• China has many camps for political prisoners.
• Wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling.
• The whole camp laughed at his mistake.
• Level ground is best for parking and camp areas.
• City kids get to see the country at a summer camp.

Camp as a Verb

Definitions of "Camp" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “camp” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Establish or set up a camp.
• Lodge temporarily, especially in an inappropriate or uncomfortable place.
• Divide (land) and enclose with fences.
• Live for a time in a tent, especially while on holiday.
• (of livestock) assemble together for rest.
• Give an artificially banal or sexual quality to.
• Remain persistently in one place.
• Live in or as if in a tent.

Synonyms of "Camp" as a verb (8 Words)

bivouac	Stay in a bivouac. We bivouacked on the north side of the town.
camp down	Give an artificially banal or sexual quality to.
camp out	Give an artificially banal or sexual quality to.
encamp	Settle in or establish a camp. We encamped for the night by a river.
pitch camp	Throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball.
pitch tents	Set the level or character of.
set up camp	Adapt for performance in a different way.
tent	Cover with or as if with a tent. The garden had been completely tented over for supper.

Usage Examples of "Camp" as a verb

• The houseguests had to camp in the living room.
• The press will be camping on your doorstep once they get on to this story.
• Holiday parks in which you can camp or stay in a chalet.
• We camped out for the night in a mission schoolroom.
• Can we go camping again this summer?

Camp as an Adjective

Definitions of "Camp" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “camp” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities.

Synonyms of "Camp" as an adjective (1 Word)

campy

Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities. Campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940 s.

Usage Examples of "Camp" as an adjective

• They played up the silliness of their roles for camp effect.
• Campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's.

Associations of "Camp" (30 Words)

bivouac	Stay in a bivouac. We bivouacked on the north side of the town.
bonfire	A large open-air fire used for burning rubbish or as part of a celebration. Yet again events had made a bonfire of her plans.
camping	The act of encamping and living in tents in a camp. A camping trip.
campsite	A place used for camping, especially one equipped for holidaymakers.
catapult	Hurl or launch something with or as if with a catapult. The horse catapulted away from the fence.
clique	An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. His flat became a haven for a clique of young men of similar tastes.
coterie	An exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. A coterie of friends and advisers.
covey	A small collection of people. Coveys of actors rushed through the rooms.
encamp	Live in or as if in a tent. We encamped for the night by a river.
encampment	Temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers. A Bedouin encampment.
forest	Denoting an area that was formerly a royal forest. A pine forest.
friend	Befriend someone. My friends let me introduce myself.
hammock	A small natural hill.
hill	Form into a hill. They were climbing a steep hill in low gear.
hillock	A small natural hill.
hovel	A conical building enclosing a kiln. People were living in rat infested hovels.
hut	Provide with huts. A beach hut.
integument	An outer protective covering such as the skin of an animal or a cuticle or seed coat or rind or shell. This chemical compound is found in the integument of the seed.
mountain	(often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. They sought refuge in the mountains.
outdoor	Pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities. Badminton and other outdoor games.
outdoors	Outside a building. A lover of the great outdoors.
outside	Outside a building. Outside interests.
sapwood	Newly formed outer wood lying between the cambium and the heartwood of a tree or woody plant; usually light colored; active in water conduction.
shanty	Small crude shelter used as a dwelling.
sling	Hoist or transfer something with a sling. A baby sling.
tent	Live in or as if in a tent. He pitched his tent near the creek.
tepee	A Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
tipi	A Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
vacation	Spend or take a vacation. We get two weeks of vacation every summer.
veneer	Cover with veneer. Factories employed cabinetmakers to veneer looking glasses.