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Definition of disembarkation

disembarkation

/ˌdɪs.ɛm.bɑːrˈkeɪ.ʃən/
dis · em · bar · ka · tion
Plural:disembarkations
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disembarkation Lexical Profile

disembarkation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle after a journey, or of unloading passengers and cargo.

Example

"Passengers were asked to remain in their cabins until the port authorities cleared the vessel for disembarkation."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'disembark' (from French 'désembarquer') and the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'barca', meaning a small boat or barge.

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