What does despoliation mean?
Definitions for despoliation
dɪˌspoʊ liˈeɪ ʃənde·spo·li·a·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
spoil, spoliation, spoilation, despoilation, despoilment, despoliationnoun
the act of stripping and taking by force
Wiktionary
despoliationnoun
A stripping or plundering; spoliation.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Despoliationnoun
The act of despoiling or stripping.
Etymology: from despolio, Latin.
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despoliation
Despoliation refers to the act of plundering, stripping or depriving something of its valuables, often through violent means. It can also refer to the act of causing extensive damage to a place or object, often leading to its severe deterioration or devastation. This term is often used in the context of wars, invasions, or exploitation of natural resources.
Webster Dictionary
Despoliationnoun
a stripping or plundering; spoliation
Etymology: [L. despoliatio. See Despoil.]
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depositional
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of despoliation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of despoliation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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