embarkation
|em-bar-ka-tion|
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/ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
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/ɪmˌbɑːˈkeɪʃən/
boarding for a journey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'embarkation' originates from French, specifically the word 'embarquer,' where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'barque' meant 'ship.'
Historical Evolution
'embarquer' transformed into the English word 'embarkation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to board a ship,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of boarding any vehicle for a journey.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for a journey.
The embarkation of passengers was delayed due to bad weather.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 12:55