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emplacement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of emplacement

the area or space occupied by or intended for something

  • the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
Synonyms of emplacement

locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where
Words Related to emplacement

scene

precinct, region, section, sector

here, there

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