# Bergen

/ˈbɝɡən/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bergen
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a military camp or a group of tents used by soldiers. You will mostly see this word in history books or old stories.

For teachers: a temporary military encampment; a camp. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical texts and literature.

## Examples

- The army set up a large bergen.
- The soldiers built their bergen near the river to stay safe from the enemy.
- The historical novel described the harsh conditions of the winter bergen, where supplies were scarce and morale was low.

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