reservation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of setting aside or allocating something for a particular purpose.

  - "The government made a reservation of land for the indigenous people."
  - "He made a reservation for two at the restaurant."

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Synonyms

res , reserve , rez , booking , median , median strip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reservation
reservation , revelation , navigation , station , creation , education , cooperation , devotion , jubilation , celebration , preparation , collaboration , salvation , innovation , revolution , evaluation , devotion , revolution , evolution

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Variants

List of all variants of reservation that leads to same result
reservation , reservationist , reservationists , reservations , central reservation , without reservation

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Etymology

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From Old French 'reservacion' or Latin 'reservare' meaning 'to keep back, save, or set aside'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reservation' comes from the Latin word 'reservare,' which means 'to keep back or save.'

2. The first Indian reservation in the United States was established in 1828 in Wisconsin.

3. The largest Indian reservation in the United States is the Navajo Nation, which covers over 27,000 square miles in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

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Related Concepts

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1. Allocation: The process of setting aside or distributing resources or land for a specific purpose.

2. Land claim: A legal claim to ownership or use of land, often related to reservations for indigenous peoples.

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Culture

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In historical context, a reservation was a land area set aside for Native Americans in the United States. This system began with the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and continued until the 1930s. Reservations have been a subject of controversy and debate, with some arguing that they have been used to confine and marginalize indigenous peoples, while others argue that they have provided a means of preserving their cultures and traditions.

How to Memorize "reservation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a table with a large pot in the center, and people setting aside portions of food for themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Think of saving money in a bank account for future use.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember R-E-S-E-R-V-A-T-I-O-N as 'Reserve a portion for a specific occasion'.

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