English Explanatory Dictionary

defiliation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The separation of a child from its parents.

Pronunciation

/dɪˌfɪliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/

Word forms

defiliation defiliations

Etymology

From Latin de- + filius (“son”).

Related words

defiliate
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