disembarkment
Translation
disembarkation, disembarkment
Examples
The disembarkment of passengers was quick and orderly.
The disembarkation of passengers was quick and orderly.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the action of leaving a ship or aircraft The disembarkment of passengers was quick.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landing, debarkation, disembarkation; Antonyms: embarkment, embarkation
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (away) + 'embark' (to go on board) + the noun suffix '-ment'. Literally 'the act of going away from the board'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as 'off' and 'embark' as getting on a 'bark' (an old word for a ship). So, it means getting off the ship.