involvement

[ in-volv-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act or instance of being included, or of including someone or something, in an action, process, group, etc.:

   He closed with a reminder about the importance of women's involvement in the wider conversations about war and peace-building.

2. an act or instance of taking part in a crime, conflict, or other troublesome situation:

   Several officials from this institution were accused of involvement in acts of corruption, although such charges never came to anything.

3. an act or instance of having one’s interest, emotions, or commitment engaged by someone or something:

   They were observed spending time together in many places, but they denied any romantic involvement.

Other Words From

• non·in·volve·ment noun
• pre·in·volve·ment noun
• re·in·volve·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of involvement¹

involve ( def ) + -ment ( def )

Example Sentences

Three suspects are facing charges for their alleged involvement in the pop star’s sudden demise.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that from the "very start" senior members of Russia's political system had made comments seeking "to distance them from any involvement in what was happening".

From BBC

US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end US involvement in wars and instead use taxpayers' money to improve Americans' lives.

From BBC

During the hearing, Moore, dressed in a white prison jumpsuit, apologized to the Sawusch family for what she called her “unacceptable involvement.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has promised to end US involvement in foreign wars and use the taxpayers' money to improve the lives of Americans.

From BBC

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility