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What is another word for Segregate? – 138 Segregate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    isolate separate divide distinguish detach disconnect dissociate insulate seclude exclude expel eject oust banish dismiss dispel disperse scatter partition categorize classify group sort set apart keep apart sever sunder split cleave divorce part disunite unmix unmingle disconnect disengage withdraw sequester quarantine cordone

    Meaning of Segregate

    The primary meaning of the word "segregate" is to separate or set apart from others.

    Definitions

    • To separate or set apart from others, typically due to a particular characteristic or trait
    • * To isolate or divide a group of people, animals, or things from the rest
    • * In biology, to separate or distinguish between different types or species

    Etymology of Segregate

    The word "segregate" originates from the Latin words "se-" (meaning apart or away from) and "gregare" (meaning to collect or gather)
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of separating or isolating individuals or groups, often based on characteristics such as race, social class, or species

    Example Uses

    • The hospital will segregate patients with infectious diseases from the rest of the hospital population
    • * The company will segregate the data into different categories for easier analysis
    • * The zoo will segregate the animals by species to create a more natural environment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    integrate unite merge combine associate connect join link attach bind tie fuse amalgamate blend mix mingle combine incorporate assimilate consolidate coordinate harmonize unify centralize concentrate gather collect converge

    Related Nouns

    separation isolation division distinction detachment disconnection exclusion expulsion partition categorization classification grouping sorting seclusion quarantine segregation detachment isolationism seclusiveness

    Related Verbs

    separate divide distinguish detach disconnect isolate seclude exclude expel eject oust banish dismiss dispel disperse scatter partition categorize classify group sort set apart keep apart sever sunder split cleave divorce

    Related Adjectives

    separate isolated divided distinct detached disconnected excluded expelled secluded quarantined segregated isolated seclusive exclusive restrictive limited restricted partial incomplete uneven unequal disparate dissimilar