desegregation
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sɛg noun
the elimination of laws, customs, or practices under which different races, groups, etc., are restricted to specific or separate public facilities, neighborhoods, schools, organizations, or the like.
Related forms
de·seg·re·ga·tion·ist, noun
an·ti·de·seg·re·ga·tion, adjective
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desegregate (diːˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to end racial segregation in (a school or other public institution) | |
| desegre'gation | |
| —n | |
| desegre'gationist | |
| —n, —adj | |
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Desegregation
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Word Origin & History
desegregation
1952, Amer.Eng., from de- "do the opposite of" + segregation in the racial sense.
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Example sentences
They all had one thing in common: they wanted to stop desegregation.
In the early eighties additional funds were channeled into the school as a result of a desegregation decree.
Inside are an antique fire engine and an interesting exhibit about the desegregation of the fire department.
Court justices wrestle with desegregation arguments.
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