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Definition of segregation

segregation

/ˌsɛɡ.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
seg · re · ga · tion
Plural:segregations
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Adjective:segregative
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• noun

1

The enforced separation of different racial, ethnic, or social groups in a country, community, or establishment.

Example

"The civil rights movement fought tirelessly to end legal segregation in public schools and transportation."

2

The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.

Example

"The strict segregation of recyclable materials from hazardous waste is required by municipal regulations."

3

In genetics, the separation of pairs of alleles at meiosis and their independent transmission via separate gametes.

Example

"Mendel's law of segregation explains how offspring inherit one genetic allele from each parent."

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• Nearby Words

segment
segmentation
segregate
segregation
segregationist
segue
segura

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Late Latin segregatio, derived from the verb segregare ('to separate from the flock'), combining se- ('apart') and grex ('flock' or 'herd').

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