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distanziamento

/di.stan.t͡sja.ˈmen.to/
noun★Intermediate
formal

The practice of maintaining physical distance from others to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, especially during pandemics.

Le autorità hanno imposto il distanziamento di almeno un metro tra le persone.

Authorities imposed social distancing of at least one meter between people.

💡

Commonly used in public health guidelines and pandemic-related contexts.

Collocations

distanziamento socialesocial distancing

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

mantenere le distanzephrase
to keep one's distance

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This term is often used in formal settings like government announcements or health advisories.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Use 'distanziamento' to refer to the practice of keeping physical distance, not emotional or social distance.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'distanziare' (to distance) + '-mento' (a noun-forming suffix), meaning 'the act of distancing'.

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in the context of public health measures, especially during outbreaks or pandemics.

Word Breakdown

distanzi-
distance
root
+
-amento
the act of
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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