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Definition of disembarkment

disembarkment

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːrk.mənt/
dis · em · bark · ment
Plural:disembarkments
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disembarkment Lexical Profile

disembarkment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of leaving a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or of unloading passengers and cargo onto the shore or ground.

Example

"The cruise line organized a staggered disembarkment so that passengers could collect their luggage at the port without congestion."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "disembarkment" is a valid English noun, "disembarkation" is significantly more common in modern standard usage, particularly in aviation and maritime contexts.

• Rhymes for disembarkment

• Nearby Words

diseased
disembark
disembarkation
disembarkment
disembodied
disembodiment
disembody

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb "disembark" (borrowed from 16th-century French "désembarquer", from "dés-" meaning 'reverse of' + "embarquer" meaning 'to put on board a ship', from Late Latin "imbarcare") and the noun-forming suffix "-ment".

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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