DEMARCATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

demarcation

noun

ˌdē-ˌmär-ˈkā-shən

Definition of demarcation

as in distinction

the state of being kept distinct the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry

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Recent Examples of demarcation Her life with Kelly carries a hard line of demarcation between the before and the after. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 The demarcation process was stopped, and the Egyptian army led the convoy away. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 Then, apply the orange to a makeup sponge and pat it on the line of demarcation to buff out the line and create the gradient effect. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Giragosian said a priority of the next government will be border demarcation with Azerbaijan, as well as cracking down on corruption. — Avet Demourian, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demarcation

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Noun

If consumers are inclined to believe a company behaved badly, the distinction between firing and non-renewal disappears.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
That distinction is what policy is for — and what the AI copyright debate still too often misses.

— David Woodard, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinction

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People who reported a poor understanding of their results were more likely to live in the Midwest or South, and to report experiencing discrimination in medical care.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Some programs at the institution were established to deal with the legacy of slavery and racial discrimination at William & Mary.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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