vicariance

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Synonyms: variance, vicariate, vicarian, vicariant

Antonyms: variance, vicariate, vicarian, vicariant

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} The [[separation]] of a [[group]] of [[organism]]s by a [[geographic]] [[barrier]], resulting in [[differentiation]] of the [[original]] group into [[new]] [[varieties]] or [[species]].
2. {{lb|en|geology}} The geological event which produces such a barrier ([[volcano]], [[earthquake]], [[etc]])
3. {{lb|en|psychology|colloquial}} The act of experiencing an event by [[proxy]] through an [[empathic]] [[link]] with the person who is experiencing the event firsthand.

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