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What is another word for Segregation? – 175 Segregation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    isolation separation division apartheid discrimination marginalization exclusion detachment disconnection insulation seclusion loneliness solitude confinement quarantine restriction partition barrier obstruction blockade separation dissociation disengagement withdrawal retirement privacy sequestration cloistering hermitage solitude isolationism insularity provincialism parochialism xenophobia racism prejudice bias intolerance bigotry dogmatism sectarianism factionalism fragmentation splintering Balkanization polarization disunity dissension strife conflict antagonism hostility rancor animosity antagonism

    Meaning of Segregation

    The primary meaning of the word "segregation" refers to the act of separating or isolating something, especially a group of people, from others.

    Definitions

    • The act of separating or isolating something, especially a group of people, from others
    • * The policy or practice of separating people of different races, religions, or other groups, especially in public places or institutions
    • * The separation of something, such as a chemical or a cell, from others

    Etymology of Segregation

    The word "segregation" comes from the Latin "segregare", which means "to separate" or "to set apart"
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of separating or isolating something or someone
    Historically, the word has been used to describe various forms of separation, including racial segregation, social segregation, and economic segregation

    Example Uses

    • The segregation of people with disabilities in public transportation is a major concern for human rights activists
    • * The company's segregation of duties policy ensures that no single employee has too much control over financial transactions
    • * The segregation of different chemicals in the laboratory is crucial to prevent accidents and contamination

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    integration unification union merger amalgamation fusion combination coalition collaboration cooperation harmony unity togetherness solidarity inclusivity diversity multiculturalism pluralism cosmopolitanism internationalism globalism assimilation incorporation absorption blending mixing mingling socializing interacting communing congregating assembling gathering

    Related Nouns

    separation division isolation exclusion barrier partition wall fence border boundary limit restriction quarantine confinement solitude loneliness hermitage seclusion insulation detachment disconnection dissociation disengagement

    Related Verbs

    separate isolate divide exclude segregate detach disconnect dissociate disengage confine restrict quarantine insulate seclude hide conceal mask cover veil shroud screen filter

    Related Adjectives

    separate isolated divided excluded segregated detached disconnected dissociated disengaged confined restricted quarantined insulated secluded hidden concealed masked covered veiled shrouded screened filtered alone solitary lonely hermitic reclusive exclusive discriminatory prejudiced biased intolerant bigoted dogmatic sectarian factional polarized antagonistic hostile rancorous animous