Anti-Apartheid

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˌəˈpɑːrtaɪt/

Definitions of anti-apartheid

noun a person or group that opposes apartheid

Example Sentences

adjective opposing or against apartheid

Example Sentences

A1 Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist.

A2 The anti-apartheid movement fought against racial segregation in South Africa.

B1 Many countries imposed sanctions on South Africa in support of the anti-apartheid cause.

B2 The anti-apartheid struggle led to the end of apartheid in South Africa.

C1 The anti-apartheid movement was a pivotal moment in the history of human rights activism.

C2 The anti-apartheid leaders worked tirelessly to bring about social justice and equality in South Africa.

Examples of anti-apartheid in a Sentence

formal The international community imposed sanctions on South Africa in support of the anti-apartheid movement.

informal Many people joined the anti-apartheid protests to fight against discrimination.

slang The anti-apartheid activists were determined to bring down the oppressive regime.

figurative The anti-apartheid struggle was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world.

Grammatical Forms of anti-apartheid

• plural: anti-apartheids
• comparative: more anti-apartheid
• superlative: most anti-apartheid
• present tense: anti-apartheid
• future tense: will be anti-apartheid
• perfect tense: has been anti-apartheid
• continuous tense: is being anti-apartheid
• singular: anti-apartheid
• positive degree: anti-apartheid
• infinitive: to be anti-apartheid
• gerund: being anti-apartheid
• participle: anti-apartheid

Origin and Evolution of anti-apartheid

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'anti-apartheid' originated in South Africa during the mid-20th century as a response to the apartheid system of racial segregation and discrimination.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe opposition to the apartheid policies in South Africa, the term 'anti-apartheid' has since become a global term used to describe opposition to any form of racial segregation or discrimination.