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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