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demarche

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /dɪˈmɑːrʃ/

KK: /dɪˈmɑːrʃ/

noun
Definition

A diplomatic action or initiative taken to communicate a position or request to another country or organization.


Example

The ambassador delivered a demarche to express his country's concerns about the situation.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the recent demarche made by our government?
Sloth B
No, I didn't! What was it about?
Sloth A
They were trying to address some concerns with our neighboring country.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting; I hope it leads to a positive outcome.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
initiative
maneuver
petition
Antonyms
inaction
neglect
apathy
Root Explanation

**Demarche** → The word originates from French *démarche*, meaning a course of action or procedure. It refers to a specific step or maneuver taken in a diplomatic context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'course of action' in French — that's what demarche means, a specific step taken in diplomacy.

Visually Confused Words
remarch
marcher
earache
decarch
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