Synonyms of demarcate

demarcate 1 of 2

verb

di-ˈmär-ˌkāt 

as in to define

to mark the limits of

a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map

Synonyms & Similar Words

• define
• delimit
• bound
• limit
• describe
• demark
• circumscribe
• mark (off)
• govern
• terminate
• delineate
• determine
• control

demarcation

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinction
• separation
• discrimination
• differentiation
• discreteness
• segregation
• isolation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confusion
• blurring

Example Sentences

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

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