demarcation
/ˌdiːmɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- A clear line or boundary that separates two areas or things.
- The fence acted as a demarcation of the property line.
- The river served as a natural demarcation between the two countries.
- There is a clear demarcation between the parking lot and the playground.
- The act of setting or marking a boundary or limit.
- The committee is responsible for the demarcation of voting districts.
- The treaty required the demarcation of the new border.
- Demarcation of the wildlife reserve took several months.
- A clear distinction or separation between categories, ideas, or roles.
- In many cultures, there is a strong demarcation between public and private life.
- There is a sharp demarcation between the responsibilities of the manager and the team leader.
- The artist's work shows a clear demarcation between realism and abstraction.
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