tabere

Tabere is the plural form of the Romanian noun tabără, meaning a camp. The term covers literal camps—military camps, refugee camps, or summer camps—as well as metaphorical camps or factions within a society. In everyday Romanian, tabere de vară refers to organized recreational programs for children and youths, typically lasting several weeks and offering activities like sports, crafts, and field trips. Tabere militare denote military encampments or bases, while tabere de refugiați describe temporary settlements for displaced people.

The word also appears in phrases that describe political or ideological divisions, such as taberele politice, or to express alignment: a fi în tabăra X (to be in X's camp). The plural form tabere is used even when referring to a single type of camp in multiple locations or when discussing several factions.

This term is common in Romanian-language media, education, and everyday speech, reflecting the broad utility of the concept of a camp—from physical settlements to groups organized around common interests.