Demarcation (noun)
dee-mar-kay-shun
the specification of boundaries
First recorded in 1720–30. Originally referred to the linea de demarcación, the “line of demarcation” that separated the Spanish and Portuguese colonies. Combines de-, indicating “separation,” + mark + -ation.
Example sentences
“The river signifies the demarcation between the countries”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
