Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desegregate
verb
/diːˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪt/
Definition
To end the separation of people by race, class, or other categories, allowing them to mix freely together.
Examples
- The government took steps to desegregate schools in the 1960s.
- Efforts to desegregate neighborhoods continue to this day.
Meaning
Desegregation involves abolishing policies that keep groups apart and promoting integration in society, education, and public spaces.
Synonyms
- Integrate
- Merge
- Unite
