segregation
/ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
- The enforced separation of different racial, ethnic, or social groups in daily life, such as in schools, housing, or public facilities.
- Laws enforcing racial segregation were struck down in the 1960s.
- The museum exhibit showed how segregation affected everyday life for millions of people.
- Many cities still struggle with the effects of historical segregation in housing.
- The act or process of separating or isolating something from a larger group.
- In the lab, the segregation of different cell types is done using a special machine.
- The segregation of duties in a company prevents one person from having too much control.
- The segregation of recyclable materials helps reduce waste in landfills.
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