Demarkation

/ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling or form of demarcation; a clear boundary or line of division.

Etymology

From demark + -ation (noun suffix). This spelling preserves the 'k' from mark before the suffix, while demarcation uses the French-influenced 'c'.

Kelly Says

Demarkation and demarcation are spelling variants—English let both survive, which is why historians might find both versions in old documents, showing how spelling wasn't standardized until recently.

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