Pronunciation: /ˌsɛɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
noun the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment
A1 Segregation is the act of separating people based on race or religion.
A2 In some countries, there are laws against segregation in public places.
B1 Segregation in schools was a common practice in the past, but is now illegal in many places.
B2 The city implemented policies to address the issue of economic segregation in housing.
C1 The long-lasting effects of segregation can still be seen in the social and economic disparities in society today.
C2 Researchers are studying the impact of segregation on communities and ways to promote integration and equality.
formal Segregation based on race was a common practice in the United States during the 20th century.
informal The segregation of students into different classrooms based on their test scores is unfair.
slang I can't believe there's still segregation in this day and age, it's messed up.
figurative The segregation of tasks among team members led to inefficiency and lack of collaboration.
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