segregationist
|seg-re-ga-tion-ist|
C1
/ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənɪst/
supporter of racial separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'segregationist' originates from the word 'segregation,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'segregare,' where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'gregare' meant 'to gather.'
Historical Evolution
'segregare' transformed into the English word 'segregation,' and eventually the term 'segregationist' was coined to describe someone who supports segregation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who supports separation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports the policy of enforced separation of different racial groups.
The segregationist policies were widely criticized.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 02:09