Segregated: meaning, definitions and examples
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segregated
[ ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd ]
social
Separated or isolated from others or a main group, often based on race, ethnicity, or gender. Segregated communities may lack equal access to resources and opportunities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Segregated schools were common in the United States before the Civil Rights Movement.
- In some countries, certain ethnic groups are still segregated from the rest of the population.
action
To set apart or separate people or things based on a specific characteristic. Segregating individuals can lead to discrimination and inequality.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| segregated |
Used to describe a setting where groups are kept apart, usually based on characteristics like race, gender, or social status. Often has a negative connotation.
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| separate |
Used in both physical and abstract senses to describe keeping things apart. Generally neutral, can also imply a need for distinction between items or people.
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| divide |
Used when splitting something into parts, either physically or metaphorically. Can be neutral or slightly negative.
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| isolate |
Used to describe the action of keeping someone or something separate from others, often for safety or health reasons. Can also be used metaphorically.
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Examples of usage
- The policy of segregating students based on their academic performance has been criticized.
- The company was accused of segregating employees based on their gender.
Translations
Translations of the word "segregated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 segregado
🇮🇳 अलग किया हुआ
🇩🇪 getrennt
🇮🇩 terpisah
🇺🇦 відокремлений
🇵🇱 odseparowany
🇯🇵 分離された
🇫🇷 séparé
🇪🇸 segregado
🇹🇷 ayrılmış
🇰🇷 분리된
🇸🇦 مفصول
🇨🇿 oddělený
🇸🇰 oddelený
🇨🇳 隔离的
🇸🇮 ločen
🇮🇸 aðskilinn
🇰🇿 бөлінген
🇬🇪 გამოყოფილი
🇦🇿 ayrılmış
🇲🇽 segregado
Etymology
The word 'segregated' comes from the Latin word 'segregatus', which means 'set apart'. The concept of segregation has a long history, particularly in the United States, where racial segregation was enforced through laws and policies. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s brought attention to the injustices of segregation and led to legal changes to promote integration and equality.
See also: segregatable, segregate, segregation.