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campmaster

campmaster

6.1
A person who organizes and looks after a camp
  • noun
  • /ˈkæmpˌmæstər/
translation icon : jefe de campamento
  • The campmaster welcomed all the campers on the first day.

Examples

  • As campmaster, she coordinated the distribution of food and equipment to the troops.

  • The campmaster ensured that every tent was set up before nightfall.

  • During the training exercise, the campmaster managed all camp logistics efficiently.

  • Every campmaster should ensure the safety of the children.

  • The campmaster organized all the activities for the summer camp, ensuring everyone had a great time.

  • As the campmaster, she was responsible for supervising the campers and managing daily schedules.

  • The campmaster held a meeting to discuss the rules and safety measures with the staff and campers.

Synonyms

counselor
vscampmaster
  • US
94 2.9

A person who looks after children and leads activities at a summer camp

is in charge of managing the whole outdoor site rather than just youth activities
marshal
vscampmaster
39 3.7

A person who directs people and keeps order at an event

is focused on running an outdoor site rather than general event control
scoutmaster
vscampmaster
  • Jargon
9 4.2

An adult who leads, trains, and cares for a troop of Scouts

is responsible for running an outdoor site rather than a troop
scouter
vscampmaster
  • Jargon
1 6.5

An adult who leads and organizes activities for Boy Scouts

is the person who manages and runs the whole outdoor site rather than assisting
Cubmaster
vscampmaster
  • Jargon
1 6.2

An adult who leads a Cub Scout group and plans activities

is in charge of managing an outdoor site rather than a Scout pack

Surface Forms

campmaster singular
campmasters plural

Morphology

campmaster = camp + master (transparent) = camp + master

The meaning is directly composed from 'camp' + 'master' to indicate a person in charge of a camp.

Etymology

Campmaster is made of camp (a 'place to live in tents') and master ('person in charge' or 'leader'), so it literally means the leader of a campsite; think of the person who organises tents, food and people at the camp.