Historical Settlements

noun a place with temporary accommodations such as tents or huts, typically used by soldiers, refugees, or travelers

• The military set up an encampment at the base of the mountain.
• We found a great spot for our encampment by the river.
• Let's pitch our tents and start our encampment here.
• The protesters' presence in the park was like an encampment, occupying the space for days.

noun a settlement or position at a distance from a main center

• The military established an outpost in the remote region to monitor enemy movements.
• We should check out that outpost on the edge of town, it looks interesting.
• Let's hit up that outpost for some cool pics to post on social media.
• The small bookstore served as an outpost for literature lovers in the bustling city.

noun an area of relatively level high ground

• The plateau is a flat-topped mountain usually found in arid regions.
• Let's go for a hike up that plateau over there.
• I'm tired of plateauing in my workout progress.
• After years of hard work, her career finally reached a plateau.

noun a place where people live and work, usually larger than a village but smaller than a city

• The town council voted on the new zoning regulations.
• Let's meet up at the coffee shop in town later.
• I heard there's a cool new spot in town to hang out.
• In this town, gossip spreads faster than wildfire.