partition (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /pɑːrˈtɪʃn/

Definition

A division or separation of a country, state, or area into smaller parts, or the act of dividing something into parts.

Examples

• The partition of India in 1947 created two independent nations: India and Pakistan.

• A temporary partition was erected to divide the hall for the two separate events.

• The treaty led to the partition of the disputed territory between the two rival nations.

How to Use partition

partition of (prepositional phrase)

The act of dividing a country, territory, or estate. — "The partition of the land was a contentious issue."

partition into (prepositional phrase)

The act of dividing something into distinct sections or parts. — "The hard drive was partitioned into several smaller drives."

Synonyms of partition

Words with a similar meaning to partition:

• division
• separation
• dissection
• bifurcation

Antonyms of partition

Words with the opposite meaning to partition:

• unification
• integration
• consolidation

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