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Definition emergence in British English

emergence noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪˈmɜː(r)dʒ(ə)ns/
1

the process of appearing or becoming recognized

Example

the emergence of the modern French state

Example

the emergence of English as the medium of international communication

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2

the process of stopping being involved in a difficult situation or period of time

Example

the company's emergence from bankruptcy

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Definition emergence in British English