Participation: meaning, definitions and examples

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participation

[ pɑː(r)tɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n ]

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in social events

The action of taking part in something. Involvement in a particular activity or event.

Synonyms

engagement, inclusion, involvement

Examples of usage

He is known for his active participation in community events.
Her participation in the discussion was crucial for reaching a decision.
The participation of all team members is essential for the project's success.

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in voting or elections

The act of taking part in an activity or decision, such as voting in an election.

Synonyms

engagement, involvement, voting

Examples of usage

Voter participation in the upcoming election is expected to be high.
Encouraging participation in the democratic process is important for a functioning society.

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in sports or competitions

The act of competing or playing a sport.

Synonyms

competition, engagement, involvement

Examples of usage

Her participation in the marathon was a personal challenge.
Team participation is key to winning team sports.

Translations

Translations of the word "participation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 participação

🇮🇳 भागीदारी

🇩🇪 Teilnahme

🇮🇩 partisipasi

🇺🇦 участь

🇵🇱 uczestnictwo

🇯🇵 参加 (さんか)

🇫🇷 participation

🇪🇸 participación

🇹🇷 katılım

🇰🇷 참여 (cham-yeo)

🇸🇦 مشاركة

🇨🇿 účast

🇸🇰 účasť

🇨🇳 参与 (cānyù)

🇸🇮 udeležba

🇮🇸 þátttaka

🇰🇿 қатысу

🇬🇪 მონაწილეობა

🇦🇿 iştirak

🇲🇽 participación

Word origin

The word 'participation' originated from the Latin word 'participatio', which means 'sharing' or 'partaking'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, initially in the context of religious or philosophical discussions. Over time, the meaning expanded to include involvement in various activities, events, and decision-making processes.