English Dictionary

demarcation

/ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/

noun

The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire. / A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line. / Any strictly defined separation.

The demarcation between the two countries is clearly marked by a border fence.

意味（1）

The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.

意味（2）

A limit thus fixed, in full demarcation line.

About sunset, he was leaning on the remains of an old wall, which had once probably surrounded a Roman encampment, and now served as a line of demarcation between two villages, as jealous of each other's claims as near neighbours usually are.

意味（3）

Any strictly defined separation.

There is an alleged, in fact somewhat artificial demarcation in the type of work done by members of different trade unions.