disembarkation
|dis/em/bar/ka/tion|
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/ˌdɪsɛmˈbɑrkeɪʃən/
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/ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːkeɪʃən/
(disembark)
leave a vehicle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disembarkation' originates from the French word 'désembarquement', where 'dés-' meant 'away' and 'embarquer' meant 'to embark'.
Historical Evolution
'désembarquement' transformed into the English word 'disembarkation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to leave a ship or aircraft', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of leaving a ship or aircraft after a journey.
The disembarkation process was smooth and efficient.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 13:03