DEMARCATIONS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

demarcate 1 of 2

verb

di-ˈmär-ˌkāt

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as in to define

to mark the limits of a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map

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demarcation

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noun

ˌdē-ˌmär-ˈkā-shən

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 demarcate

Verb

Israel used the Litani to demarcate a similar zone during its previous occupation of Lebanon. —

Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Instead, Yoo provides pearls of thoughtful surrealist images on a long string, a new sentence only demarcated by a capital letter. —

Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026

Noun

Israel’s latest military offensive marks its first incursion past the southern Litani River region, which historically acted as a demarcation line, in 20 years. —

Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026 The four-million-viewer level has been seen as something of a demarcation point in recent months. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for demarcate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate

define

Verb

Victor Willis, Village People’s lead singer, dies Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People who helped define the disco movement of the 1970s, died June 30.

— Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026