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Segregating: meaning, definitions and examples

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segregating

 

[ ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social division

Segregating refers to the action of separating different groups of people based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or social class. It often occurs in various societal settings, including schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces, and aims to keep different groups apart from one another.

Synonyms

discriminating, dividing, separating

Examples of usage

  • The policy led to the segregating of schools based on race.
  • Segregating communities can deepen social divides.
  • The civil rights movement fought against the segregating practices.
  • Many countries have laws to prevent the segregating of public spaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "segregating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 segregando

🇮🇳 विभाजन

🇩🇪 trennung

🇮🇩 memisahkan

🇺🇦 сегрегація

🇵🇱 segregacja

🇯🇵 分離する

🇫🇷 ségrégation

🇪🇸 segregación

🇹🇷 ayrım

🇰🇷 분리

🇸🇦 فصل

🇨🇿 segregace

🇸🇰 segregácia

🇨🇳 隔离

🇸🇮 segregacija

🇮🇸 aðskilna

🇰🇿 сегрегация

🇬🇪 სეგრეგაცია

🇦🇿 segregasiya

🇲🇽 segregación

Etymology

The word 'segregating' derives from the Latin root 'segregare', which means 'to separate' or 'to set apart'. The prefix 'se-' means 'apart', while 'gregare' comes from 'grex', meaning 'flock' or 'herd'. This term started gaining usage in the English language in the early 17th century. Although it initially described the physical separation of groups, it eventually took on social and political connotations, particularly in the context of race relations in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. The history of segregating practices has often been tied to issues of civil rights, with activists advocating for the integration and equality of races. Throughout history, various laws and norms across different societies have either enforced or challenged the concept of segregation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,498, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.