Desegregated: meaning, definitions and examples
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desegregated
[ ˌdɛsɪˈɡrɛɡeɪtɪd ]
social integration
Desegregated refers to the act of eliminating the segregation or separation of different groups, particularly in a social, educational, or institutional context. It often involves the integration of individuals who were previously separated based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics. This term gained prominence during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States when various laws and actions were taken to end racial segregation. Desegregation has played a crucial role in promoting equality and social justice.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The school system was desegregated in the 1970s.
- After the court ruling, public facilities were desegregated.
- The organization worked to help desegregate housing in urban areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "desegregated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagregado
🇮🇳 विभाजित नहीं किया गया
🇩🇪 entsegregiert
🇮🇩 didesegregasi
🇺🇦 десегрегований
🇵🇱 desegregowany
🇯🇵 分離解除された
🇫🇷 déségrégé
🇪🇸 desegregado
🇹🇷 ayrıştırılmamış
🇰🇷 분리 해제된
🇸🇦 غير مفصول
🇨🇿 desegregovaný
🇸🇰 desegregovaný
🇨🇳 取消隔离的
🇸🇮 desegregiran
🇮🇸 afskiptur
🇰🇿 ажыратылмаған
🇬🇪 არასანაწლებულ
🇦🇿 ayrılmamış
🇲🇽 desegregado
Word origin
The term 'desegregated' stems from the prefix 'de-', meaning removal or reversal, combined with 'segregate', which originates from the Latin word 'segregare'. Segregation itself gained momentum in the late 19th century, especially in the United States after the Reconstruction era, establishing a legal framework for separating races in various aspects of life. 'Desegregation' entered common usage as a direct response to the injustices faced by African Americans and other minority groups, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement. Landmark cases, like Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, were pivotal in challenging and overturning segregation laws, leading to a gradual but significant process of desegregating schools, public spaces, and institutions across America.