Participation: meaning, definitions and examples
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participation
[ pɑː(r)tɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n ]
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.
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.
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.
See also: nonparticipation, participant, participating, participative, participatory.