Definition

A group or collection of small, simple shelters or huts, often used for temporary living or as a campsite.

Example

The travelers set up their hutment near the river for the night.

Conversation

Did you see that hutment we passed on the hike yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really interesting and cozy!

I wonder how many families live in that hutment.

It must be a unique experience for them, living in such close quarters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hutment → The word originates from the Old French 'hutte' (meaning hut or shelter) combined with the suffix '-ment' (indicating an action or resulting state). Thus, 'hutment' refers to the state or condition of being in a hut or a collection of huts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hut' as a simple shelter, and the '-ment' suffix indicates a state or condition, so 'hutment' means the state of being in huts.

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