disbandment
|dis/band/ment|
C1
/dɪsˈbændmənt/
(disband)
break up a group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disbandment' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and the word 'band' from Old Norse 'band' meaning 'a bond or tie'.
Historical Evolution
'disband' changed from the Old French word 'desbander' meaning 'to separate' and eventually became the modern English word 'disband'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to separate a group or organization', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of breaking up or dissolving an organization or group.
The disbandment of the committee was announced last week.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35