desegregation
|de-seg-re-ga-tion|
B2
/ˌdiːˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
ending separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'desegregation' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'reverse' and the word 'segregation' from Latin 'segregare', where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'gregare' meant 'to gather'.
Historical Evolution
'segregare' transformed into the English word 'segregation', and with the addition of the prefix 'de-', it became 'desegregation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reverse the act of separating', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ending racial or social separation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of ending the separation of different racial, ethnic, or social groups.
The desegregation of schools was a major step towards equality.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35