involvement

[in-volv-muhnt]

noun

1. an act or instance of being included, or of including someone or something, in an action, process, group, etc..

   He closed with a reminder about the importance of women's involvement in the wider conversations about war and peace-building.

2. an act or instance of taking part in a crime, conflict, or other troublesome situation.

   Several officials from this institution were accused of involvement in acts of corruption, although such charges never came to anything.

3. an act or instance of having one’s interest, emotions, or commitment engaged by someone or something.

   They were observed spending time together in many places, but they denied any romantic involvement.

Other Word Forms

• noninvolvement noun
• preinvolvement noun
• reinvolvement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of involvement¹

involve ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

The UK's history of slavery dates back to before the Roman Times, but its involvement in the large-scale transatlantic slave trade, transporting millions of African people to the Americas, began in around the 16th Century.

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It marked the first time since the teenager was stabbed by a gang while waiting at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London, that any of his killers admitted their involvement.

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Without Socialist involvement in the next government, Lecornu's best hope is to cobble together a revitalised centrist cabinet with the Republicans - known as the socle commun - or common platform.

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The officer has said that over two days, a confident and healthy Mas'ud detailed his involvement in the bombings of Pan Am 103 and a Berlin nightclub.

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However, the parole hearing on Tuesday heard confirmation that he had admitted involvement since being in prison, but denies stabbing Stephen or using a knife.

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Related Words

• engagement 
• relationship 
• responsibility