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Definition of demarcation

demarcation

/ˌdiːmɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
de · mar · ca · tion
Plural:demarcations
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Adjective:demarcative
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demarcation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something, or a dividing line or distinction itself.

Example

"The treaty established a clear line of demarcation between the two neighboring territories."

2

British The practice created by trade unions of restricting a specific job or task to members of one particular union or trade.

Example

"Management negotiated with the workers to resolve a longstanding demarcation dispute at the shipyard."

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• Rhymes for demarcation

• Nearby Words

demanding
demandingly
demandingness
demarcation
demarcator
dematerialize
demean

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Spanish demarcación, from demarcar ('to mark the bounds of'), originally referring to the Papal Line of Demarcation established in 1493 to divide newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demarcation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demarcation
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