planation

[ pley-ney-shuhn, pluh- ]

noun

, Geology.

1. the process whereby an irregular land surface is made flat or level by erosion.

planation

/ pleɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the erosion of a land surface until it is basically flat

Word History and Origins

Origin of planation¹

First recorded in 1875–80; plane ¹ + -ation

Example Sentences

Whenever George Washington was back at Mount Vernon, he worshiped at Pohick Church in Lorton, Va., six miles from his family planation.

From Washington Post

Child labor is particularly severe in areas populated by ethnic minority Tamils, such as in tea and rubber planation regions where children are forced to drop out of school and support their families, he said.

From Seattle Times

The check for the coconut planation will be deposited, its balance given to Ms. Dionisio’s eldest sister.

From New York Times

The words are always associated with the planation or slave dwelling they are paired with, but never are the words literal to the image.

From Salon

Guests must take a guided tour to visit the planation grounds and buildings, including the slave cabins, the Big House and the Children of Whitney sculptures.

From Washington Post