noun

demarcation

Demarcation (noun) means the act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.

noun

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

A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.

Any strictly defined separation.

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Etymology

First recorded c.1752, from Spanish línea de demarcación and/or Portuguese linha de demarcação, the demarcation line laid down by the Pope on May 4, 1493, dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal on a line 100 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands. Both derive from demarcar, from de- + marcar (“to mark”), from Italian marcare, from the same Germanic root as march.

Rhymes for demarcation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of demarcation?

"demarcation" (noun) means the act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.

What are the different meanings of demarcation?

"demarcation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire; 2. A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line; 3. Any strictly defined separation.