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

The treaty specified that a survey team, comprising both Americans and Mexicans, would demarcate the border between the two countries. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 Voyager 1 is nestled in the space demarcated by that stellar pyramid. —

Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026

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As your natural hair continues to grow in, that line of demarcation becomes more pronounced—and often more challenging to manage. —

Janell M. Hickman-Kirby, Allure, 18 May 2026 This marks an important line of demarcation in the Bengals’ draft plan. —

Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for demarcate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate

define

Verb

An average of seven in 10 goal kicks against Liverpool are being ‘launched’ (defined as being kicked 40-plus yards), the highest share in the league, and more than half of opposition goalkeeper passes in open play are long as well.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
And thanks to Paris Hilton, the ’fit that defined a decade of fashion is officially back in style.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025