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semipermanent

[ sem-ee-pur-muh-nuhnt, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

  1. not quite permanent.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of semipermanent1

First recorded in 1885–90; semi- + permanent

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Example Sentences

Unlike the semipermanent villages that came before them, these social and political hubs were built around sophisticated systems of agriculture and transportation.

Over time, this semipermanent barrier evolved into the nucleus as we know it.

The site became known as the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, and has been under semipermanent occupation ever since.

At least temporarily she abandoned the notion of joining you on a semipermanent basis?

It appears clear that aboriginally there were two semipermanent sites and a number of temporary settlements.

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