Meaning of participation in English

1. Pronunciation

   /pɑrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/

   US accent

   How to pronounce participation in American English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

   UK accent

   How to pronounce participation in British English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

1. Noun

   participation

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin participatio(n-), from participat- (see participate)

   Definitions

   1. the act of sharing in the activities of a group

   Examples

   • « the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities »

   Antonyms

   • non-engagement
   • nonparticipation
   • non-involvement
   • non-engagement
   • nonparticipation
   • non-involvement
   • non-engagement
   • nonparticipation
   • non-involvement
2. 2. the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)