Dispossession

Pronunciation: /dɪs.pəˈzɛʃ.ən/

Definitions of dispossession

noun the action of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions

Example Sentences

A1 Dispossession of property can be a difficult experience.

A2 Many families faced dispossession during the economic crisis.

B1 The dispossession of indigenous lands has been a long-standing issue.

B2 The government's policy led to the dispossession of many small farmers.

C1 The dispossession of cultural artifacts is a global concern.

C2 The dispossession of power from the ruling class sparked a revolution.

Examples of dispossession in a Sentence

formal The dispossession of land from indigenous communities has been a long-standing issue.

informal They faced dispossession of their belongings after failing to pay rent.

slang She was totally dispossessed of her phone during the concert.

figurative The artist's painting captures the feeling of dispossession in modern society.

Grammatical Forms of dispossession

• past tense: dispossessed
• plural: dispossessions
• comparative: more dispossessed
• superlative: most dispossessed
• present tense: dispossesses
• future tense: will dispossess
• perfect tense: has dispossessed
• continuous tense: is dispossessing
• singular: dispossession
• positive degree: dispossessed
• infinitive: to dispossess
• gerund: dispossessing
• participle: dispossessed

Origin and Evolution of dispossession

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dispossession' originated from the Latin word 'disponere', which means to distribute or arrange.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of depriving someone of their possessions, the term 'dispossession' has evolved to encompass broader meanings of loss or deprivation, including land or property rights, cultural identity, and power dynamics.