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verb

di-ˈmär-ˌkāt How to pronounce demarcate (audio)
Definition of demarcatenext
as in to define
to mark the limits of a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map

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noun

ˌdē-ˌmär-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce demarcation (audio)
as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry

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The land was only officially demarcated as Indigenous territory in 2005. — ABC News, 19 June 2026 Israel used the Litani to demarcate a similar zone during its previous occupation of Lebanon. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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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 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 See All Example Sentences for demarcate
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  • The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Rather than building every lavish living room and sweeping residence on a soundstage, productions often turn to real-life properties that help define their characters and set the tone.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
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