noun
embarkation
Embarkation (noun) means the act of getting on board a ship, plane or other vehicle.
noun
1
The act of getting on board a ship, plane or other vehicle.
2
The loading of soldiers and military equipment onto ships or planes.
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Etymology
From French embarcation. By surface analysis, embark + -ation.
Synonyms
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embarkment
boarding
Antonyms
disembarkation
Related words
Rhymes for embarkation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of embarkation?
"embarkation" (noun) means the act of getting on board a ship, plane or other vehicle.
What is another word for embarkation?
Other words for "embarkation" include embarkment, boarding.
What is the opposite of embarkation?
The opposite of "embarkation" is disembarkation.
What are the different meanings of embarkation?
"embarkation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of getting on board a ship, plane or other vehicle; 2. The loading of soldiers and military equipment onto ships or planes.
