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participation

[pahr-tis-uh-pey-shuhn]

noun

  1. an act or instance of participating.

  2. the fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt.

    participation in a celebration.

  3. a sharing, as in benefits or profits.

    participation in a pension plan.



adjective

  1. of or relating to a venture characterized by more than one person, bank, or company participating in risk or profit.

    a participation loan.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • preparticipation noun
  • underparticipation noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of participation1

First recorded in 1325–75; from Late Latin 貹پپō-, stem of 貹پپō; equivalent to participate + -ion; replacing Middle English participacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin, as above
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The absence of meaningful Latino participation in shaping narratives, trends and the public imagination is cause for concern.

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MLS, meanwhile, will reportedly earn more than $28 million from its teams’ participation in the tournament.

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The panel, appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, said it was "gravely concerned about the lack of meaningful participation of Chagossians in the processes that have led to the agreement".

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The issue is a sensitive one in Colombia, where the participation of Colombians in high-profile crimes has been the source of national shame.

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"In Spain it started as that premium elitist sport, but now it's far from it - it's second to football in terms of participation."

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