Definition

The action of ending or dissolving a group or organization.

Example

The disbandment of the committee was announced after the project was completed.

Conversation

Did you hear about the disbandment of the club last week?

Yeah, I was really surprised by that decision.

I thought they were doing well, so the disbandment makes no sense to me.

Same here! I hope they can come back together in the future.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disbandment is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "band" (from Old French *bander*, meaning to bind or tie). The suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of) indicates the process of breaking apart or dissolving a group that was previously bound together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'band' referring to a group that was tied together. This helps you remember that 'disbandment' means the action of breaking a group apart.

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