workcamp en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *werǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Indo-European *wérǵom Proto-Germanic *werką Proto-West Germanic *werk Old English weorc Middle English werk English work English camp English workcamp From work + camp.
Meanings
- A camp in which volunteers visit another region and work on a project to benefit the region or its inhabitants.
- Any camp built for workers, such as when constructing something in a wilderness area.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| workcamps | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| work-camp | alternative | lexicographic | |
| work camp | alternative | lexicographic |