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Definition of disbandment

disbandment

/dɪsˈbændmənt/
dis · band · ment
Plural:disbandments
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Adjective:disbanded
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disbandment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of breaking up and dispersing an organized group, such as a musical ensemble, committee, organization, or military unit, or the state of being disbanded.

Example

"Fans were saddened by the sudden announcement of the rock group's official disbandment after twenty years together."

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• Rhymes for disbandment

• Nearby Words

disavow
disavowal
disband
disbandment
disbar
disbarment
disbelief

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'disband' (borrowed from French 'desbander', meaning to disperse from a troop or band) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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