Definition

The action of getting off a vehicle, such as a ship or plane, after a journey.

Example

After the long flight, the passengers were eager for disembarkation at the airport.

Conversation

Did you see the disembarkation process at the cruise terminal?

Yeah, it was pretty organized, surprisingly!

I thought it would be chaotic, but everyone seemed to know what to do.

Exactly! It made getting off the ship so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disembarkation → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "embarcation" (from Old French *embarquer*, meaning to board a ship). The word refers to the act of getting off a ship or leaving a vessel, essentially meaning to disembark or leave a ship behind.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'embarkation' as the act of boarding a ship. So, disembarkation is like taking a step apart from the ship.

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