Phrase guide

base camp

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An encampment used temporarily for storing supplies and preparing for a larger activity (especially one at a higher altitude or farther afield), such as mountain climbing or hunting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Broader terms: camp

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: perusleiri — encampment used for preparing for a larger activity
  • French: camp de base — encampment used for preparing for a larger activity
  • Hungarian: alaptábor — encampment used for preparing for a larger activity
  • Italian: campo base — encampment used for preparing for a larger activity
  • Polish: obóz bazowy — encampment used for preparing for a larger activity
  • Polish: baza — encampment used for preparing for a larger activity