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Meaning of Bootcamp
A bootcamp is a highly structured and intensive program or environment.
Etymology of Bootcamp
The word "bootcamp" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the concept of a military training camp where new recruits were trained to wear boots and follow strict discipline.
Historically, bootcamps were used by the military to train soldiers in combat skills and discipline, but the term has since been applied to various non-military contexts, such as fitness, business, and education.
Synonyms
training program
workshop
seminar
crash course
intensive course
retreat
clinic
institute
academy
school
program
course
tutorial
class
lecture
meeting
conference
symposium
colloquium
gathering
session
exercise
drill
practice
rehearsal
preparation
instruction
guidance
coaching
mentoring
teaching
tuition
education
indoctrination
initiation
orientation
briefing
debriefing
review
rundown
Definitions
- A bootcamp is defined by Oxford Languages as a place or situation where people are trained or disciplined very strictly, typically using a military style of instruction.
- It can also refer to a short, intensive course of training or instruction, often in a specific skill or subject.
Usage Examples
- The new employees attended a bootcamp to learn the company's policies and procedures.
- She enrolled in a bootcamp to improve her coding skills and become a software developer.
- The fitness bootcamp helped him lose weight and get in shape for the summer.