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 Word Forms

• noninvolvement noun
• preinvolvement noun
• reinvolvement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of involvement¹

involve ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

Critics say he is now pulling the country back into authoritarianism by expanding the military’s involvement in civilian institutions.

From Los Angeles Times

He asked why Kennedy had claimed the vaccine “killed more people than COVID” and questioned his involvement in lawsuits to limit the use of the vaccine.

From Salon

The US may still have an edge, honed over years and through its involvement in conflicts across the world, but there is no doubt that China is building a military to rival that.

From BBC

Sherman testified that he objected to National Guard involvement in a show-of-force operation in MacArthur Park, where Latino families often congregate.

From Los Angeles Times

Brückner has never been charged with any crime in relation to Madeleine's disappearance and denies any involvement.

From BBC

Related Words

• engagement 
• relationship 
• responsibility