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

Where the research ends and the fiction begins is impossible to demarcate. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026

Only in the late 19th century did the United States and Mexico demarcate the international line with small stone obelisks that looked like miniature Washington monuments. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026

Noun

The statement reiterated Israel’s refusal to pull troops back to the original demarcation line defined by the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, which the Israeli military has since pushed farther into Gaza. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Former Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance, who was selected 20th overall in June’s NBA Draft, wound up being the de facto line of demarcation in that respect. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 25 July 2026

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