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Added 9 October 2026

participation

/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ noun

In Latin: participium Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about participation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act of sharing in the activities of a group.
the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities
The condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.).

Origin

From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.

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