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segregation

/,sɛgrə'ɡeɪʃən/

Synonyms of segregation Antonyms of segregation Examples of segregation Usage of segregation Parts of segregation Definition that contains segregation Words sounding like segregation Explanation of segregation

noun
the act of segregating or sequestering
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sequestration

Opposite:

integration

type of:
separation
noun
a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
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separatism

type of:
social structure social organization social organisation structure social system
noun
(genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes
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type of:
organic process biological process

part of:
reduction division miosis meiosis

Definition that contains segregation

racial segregation segregation by race
de jure segregation segregation that is imposed by law
de facto segregation segregation (especially in schools) that happens in fact although not required by law