demarcation

/ˌdiːmɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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