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demarcation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of demarcation

the state of being kept distinct

  • the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
Synonyms of demarcation

discreteness, discrimination, distinction, separation
Words Related to demarcation

differentiation

isolation, segregation
Near Antonyms of demarcation

blurring, confusion

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