Unsegregated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsegregated

 

[ ʌnˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social context

Unsegregated refers to a state in which individuals or groups are mixed together without separation based on characteristics such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status. This term is often used in discussions about equality and civil rights, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and diversity. In education, an unsegregated environment promotes equal access to resources and opportunities for all students, regardless of their backgrounds. Unsegregated settings are seen as beneficial for fostering understanding and cooperation among diverse individuals.

Synonyms

combined, inclusive, integrated, mixed, unified.

Examples of usage

  • The school aimed to create an unsegregated environment for its students.
  • Unsegregated workplaces are linked to higher employee satisfaction.
  • The movement fought for unsegregated public spaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsegregated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não segregado

🇮🇳 असंगठित

🇩🇪 nicht segregiert

🇮🇩 tidak terpisah

🇺🇦 негрекований

🇵🇱 niepodzielony

🇯🇵 分離されていない

🇫🇷 non ségrégué

🇪🇸 no segregado

🇹🇷 segregasyonsuz

🇰🇷 분리되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مفصول

🇨🇿 nesegregovaný

🇸🇰 nesegregovaný

🇨🇳 未分隔的

🇸🇮 nesegregiran

🇮🇸 óskipt

🇰🇿 бөліп жарылмаған

🇬🇪 არასაგვარი

🇦🇿 ayrılmamış

🇲🇽 no segregado

Etymology

The word 'unsegregated' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation, and the root 'segregate', which originates from the Latin word 'segregare'. 'Segregate' itself comes from 'se-,' meaning 'apart', and 'gregare,' meaning 'to gather or collect'. The concept of segregation surfaced prominently in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly in relation to racial discrimination and the separation of communities based on race. As civil rights movements gained momentum during the 1950s and 1960s, the call for unsegregated spaces became a fundamental aspect of the struggle for equality. This term is often associated with efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and promote inclusivity in various societal sectors, including education, employment, and public facilities.