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camps

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkæmps// UK //kˈæmps// camps

n. places where people stay in tents or simple buildings for a short time. It can also mean groups of people who have very different ideas about a topic.

n. temporary living quarters, often consisting of tents or huts, used by travelers or soldiers. In a political or social context, refers to groups of people supporting opposing ideas or philosophies.


SIMPLE

The children are staying at summer camps this week.

CONTEXTUAL

The debate over the new law has divided the local community into two very distinct camps.

COMPLEX

While the scientific community remains split into several camps regarding the data, most researchers agree that further longitudinal studies are necessary to reach a definitive conclusion.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'camp'. When referring to groups of people, it is often used with the preposition 'in' or 'into'.

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