Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
separation
noun
/ˌsep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of moving or being moved apart or the state of being separated.
Examples
- The separation of church and state is important in a democracy.
- After years of separation, they finally reunited.
- Separation of duties in the workplace helps prevent fraud.
Meaning
Separation refers to the process or condition where two or more things are divided or kept apart. It can apply to physical objects, relationships, or concepts.
Synonyms
- division
- detachment
- isolation
- segregation
