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Definition of demarcator

demarcator

/diːˈmɑːrkeɪtər/
de · mar · ca · tor
Plural:demarcators
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demarcator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, marker, or factor that establishes, sets, or indicates the boundaries or limits of something.

Example

"The ancient stone wall served as a physical demarcator between the two neighboring parishes."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

demandingly
demandingness
demarcation
demarcator
dematerialize
demean
demeaning

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'demarcate' (derived from Spanish 'demarcar', meaning 'to fix a boundary', from 'de-' and 'marcar' 'to mark') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.

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