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demarcation

/ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.

Examples :

"The painted line served as a clear demarcation between the neighbor's yard and ours. "
politics government law military war nation state area

Related Words

Illustration boundary

boundary noun

/ˈbaʊndɹi/ /ˈbaʊndəɹi/

The dividing line or location between two areas.

"The fence marks the boundary between the park and my neighbor's yard. "

Illustration strictly

strictly adverb

/ˈstɹɪktli/

In a strict manner.

"He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed."

Illustration notably

notably adverb

/ˈnoʊtəbli/ /ˈnɑtəbli/

(focus) As a pointed example; in a notable manner.

"The presentation was excellent, notably for its clear explanations. "

Illustration marking

marking verb

/ˈmɑːkɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɹkɪŋ/

To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).

"to mark a box or bale of merchandise"

Illustration ceasefire

ceasefire noun

/ˈsiːsfaɪər/

In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

"The rebels agreed to a ceasefire while the peace talks were underway."

Illustration neighbor

neighbor noun

/ˈneɪbər/

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration setting

setting verb

/ˈsɛtɪŋ/

To put (something) down, to rest.

"Set the tray there."

Illustration signing

signing verb

/ˈsaɪnɪŋ/

To make a mark

"The artist was signing his name on the bottom of the painting. "

Illustration separation

separation noun

/sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

"The separation of the classroom into smaller groups for the lesson was efficient. "

Illustration belligerents

belligerents noun

/bəˈlɪdʒərənts/ /bəˈlɪdʒərənz/

A state or other armed participant in warfare

"The UN sent a treaty proposal to the belligerents."