separation (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The state of being apart or disconnected from something or someone.
Examples
The separation of the two countries led to a period of political instability.
After years of marriage, their separation was a difficult but necessary step.
The physical separation of the components made them easier to transport.
How to Use separation
- separation of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of dividing or the state of being divided from something. — "The separation of church and state is a key principle."
- separation between (prepositional phrase)
- The distance or gap that exists between two things. — "The separation between the two islands is about 10 miles."
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