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islanding

/ɪzˈlændɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does islanding mean?

noun

The act of isolating or separating something, especially a ship or a person, from the rest of the world, often by natural or artificial means.

Example

"The islanding of the lighthouse during the storm made it difficult for the rescue team to reach the stranded sailors."

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