Demarcation: meaning, definitions and examples

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demarcation

 

[ ˌdiː.mɑːrˈkeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

border marking

Demarcation refers to the action of fixing a boundary or limits between two areas, often through physical markers such as fences, walls, or signs. It is commonly used to establish clear distinctions between territories, properties, or jurisdictions.

Synonyms

boundary, division, separation

Examples of usage

  • Surveyors were hired to carry out the demarcation of the new land plot.
  • The demarcation between the two countries was clearly defined by a river.
Context #2 | Noun

distinction

Demarcation can also be used to describe a clear distinction or separation between different things, ideas, or categories. It is often employed to emphasize the boundaries between concepts or groups.

Synonyms

contrast, differentiation, distinction

Examples of usage

  • The demarcation between right and wrong is not always black and white.
  • There is a clear demarcation between the responsibilities of the two departments.

Translations

Translations of the word "demarcation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demarcação

🇮🇳 सीमा निर्धारण

🇩🇪 Abgrenzung

🇮🇩 penandaan

🇺🇦 демаркація

🇵🇱 demarkacja

🇯🇵 境界

🇫🇷 démarcation

🇪🇸 demarcación

🇹🇷 sınır belirleme

🇰🇷 경계

🇸🇦 تحديد

🇨🇿 demarkace

🇸🇰 demarkácia

🇨🇳 划界

🇸🇮 demarkacija

🇮🇸 afmörkun

🇰🇿 шекара белгілеу

🇬🇪 დემარკაცია

🇦🇿 demarkasiya

🇲🇽 demarcación

Etymology

The word 'demarcation' originated from the Latin word 'demarcatio', which means a marking out or setting bounds. It has been used in English since the early 17th century. The concept of demarcation has been crucial throughout history in defining boundaries, territories, and distinctions in various fields such as geography, politics, and philosophy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,098, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.