What is another word for encampments?
Pronunciation: [ɛnkˈampmənts] (IPA) 
Encampments refer to temporary tents or shelters set up by groups of people for shelter and protection. Synonyms for encampments include camps, bivouacs, tent cities, caravans, settlements, and lodgments. A camp is usually a basic setup for people who are out in the wilderness, whereas a bivouac is a rough and temporary shelter for soldiers on a battlefield. Tent cities refer to large-scale settlements of tents usually established during disasters or crises. Caravans denote a group of travelers or merchants traveling together, often with animals, while settlements and lodgments refer to more permanent or semi-permanent structures used for housing or base operations. These synonyms interchangeably refer to temporary living arrangements made by individuals and groups.
