embarkation
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of embarkation
First recorded in 1635–45; from French embarcation, from Spanish embarcación; equivalent to embark + -ation
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Portsmouth was one of the embarkation points on the south coast 80 years ago, as Allied forces crossed the Channel to liberate France and Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024
The district attorney’s embarkation upon strange tangents and rambling monologues is proof in itself that the optics of the situation are not good for her side.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2024
Besides embarkation and disembarkation in Los Angeles, the port calls include San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
The town at the foot of Lake Chelan is the port of embarkation for North Cascades mountain town Stehekin and a scenic spot nestled in vineyard and fruit country.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
Being so close to mainland Europe—a short sail to France—it had been a point of embarkation for British troops during the Napoleonic wars earlier in the century.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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