NPR Explores Etymology of 'Camp' from Military Lodgings to Summer Fun

NPR's Word of the Week delves into the historical evolution of the word 'camp,' tracing its origins from 16th-century Roman military lodgings to the wilderness adventures of the 1880s.

25 Jun, 09:00 — 25 Jun, 09:00

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When going to 'camp' meant Roman military lodgings — not summer fun

In this installment of NPR's Word of the Week, we go to camp: from 16th-century military lodgings to the wilderness adventures of the 1880s designed to turn boys into "manly men."

By Natalie Escobar

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NPR Explores Etymology of 'Camp' from Military Lodgings to Summer Fun

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