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segregation

1 of 1noun
/ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
1

the action of separating or isolating things from others

  • The segregation of waste helps with recycling efficiency.
  • The museum displayed segregation of artifacts by period.
  • The factory enforced segregation of different work areas.
  • Segregation of chemicals is necessary for safety in the lab.
  • Segregation of duties is a key principle in accounting.
Synonyms:
sequestration
Antonyms:
integration
2

a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

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  • Segregation in schools was common in the southern United States.
  • Laws enforcing segregation affected public transportation.
  • Segregation in housing contributed to unequal opportunities.
  • Civil rights activists fought to end segregation in public spaces.
  • Segregation in workplaces limited career advancement for minorities.
Synonyms:
separatism
3

(in genetics) the process by which paired alleles are separated during meiosis so that each gamete receives only one allele from each pair

  • Mendel's experiments demonstrated the segregation of alleles in peas.
  • The segregation of alleles ensures genetic variation in offspring.
  • Scientists observed segregation patterns in fruit fly experiments.
  • Segregation of chromosomes occurs during meiosis I.
  • The principle of segregation is fundamental to classical genetics.