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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEmbarkation point
/ɪmˌbɑːrˈkeɪ.ʃən pɔɪnt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A designated place, such as a port, pier, or station, where passengers or cargo board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
"The cruise ship's main embarkation point was located at Pier 4." - 2
A starting location for a journey, expedition, or transit operation.
"Hikers gathered at the trailhead, which served as the embarkation point for their trek."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'embark', originating from Old French 'embarquer' (from 'en-' meaning 'in' + 'barque' meaning 'small ship'), combined with the noun 'point' from Latin 'punctum'. The compound reflects the maritime and travel terminology established during the early modern trade and exploration eras to designate a specific location where passengers or goods board a vessel.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Embarkation point" is said worldwide
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point d'embarquement
Transliteration: pwɛ̃ dɑ̃.baʁ.kə.mɑ̃
"Le point d'embarquement se trouve au terminal 2."
Einschiffungspunkt
Transliteration: /ˈaɪ̯n.ʃɪf.ʊŋsˌpʊŋkt/
"Der Einschiffungspunkt für die Fähre ist leicht zu finden."
punto di imbarco
Transliteration: /ˈpun.to di imˈbar.ko/
"Il punto di imbarco è affollato di turisti."
punto de embarque
Transliteration: /ˈpun.to de emˈbaɾ.ke/
"Los pasajeros deben reunirse en el punto de embarque."
ponto de embarque
Transliteration: /ˈpõ.tu dʒi ĩˈbaɾ.ki/
"O ponto de embarque fica perto da marina."
प्रस्थान बिंदु
Transliteration: prasthān bindu
"यात्रियों को प्रस्थान बिंदु पर रिपोर्ट करना होगा।"
登船点
Transliteration: dēng chuán diǎn
"请所有乘客在登船点集合。"
승선 장소
Transliteration: seungseon jangso
"승선 장소는 터미널 내부에 있습니다."
乗船地
Transliteration: jōsenchi
"乗船地でチケットを確認いたします。"
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