embarkation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪmˌbɑrkˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition

The process of getting onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, especially for travel or military purposes.

Example

The embarkation of the troops was scheduled for early morning.

Conversation

Are you excited about our trip tomorrow?

Definitely! I can't wait for the embarkation process to start.

I heard it might be a bit chaotic at the port.

Yeah, but it'll be worth it once we set sail!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boarding

departure

launch

Antonyms

disembarkation

arrival

landing

Root Explanation

Embarkation → It is formed from "em-" (meaning to put into) and "barcare" (from Latin, meaning to embark or to load a ship). The word "embarkation" refers to the act of putting passengers or cargo onto a ship or vehicle for a journey.

Memory Tip

Think of 'putting into' ('em-') a ship ('barcare') — that's why embarkation means the act of boarding a vessel.

Visually Confused Words

reimbarkation

demarkation

debarkation

nonembarkation