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Definition of resegregation

resegregation

/ˌriːˌsɛɡ.rɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
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Plural:resegregations
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The act or process of segregating again, especially the renewal of racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic separation in schools, neighborhoods, or public institutions that had previously been integrated or desegregated.

Example

"Sociologists have studied how shifting housing patterns and school district boundaries contribute to the gradual resegregation of urban classrooms."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resegregation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resegregation
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