apartheid
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/əˈpɑːrtaɪt/
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/əˈpɑːtaɪd/
racial segregation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apartheid' originates from Afrikaans, specifically the word 'apartheid', where 'apart' meant 'separate' and '-heid' meant 'hood' or 'state'.
Historical Evolution
'apartheid' was borrowed directly from Afrikaans into English in the 20th century, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'state of being apart', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'racial segregation policy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
The apartheid regime in South Africa was dismantled in the early 1990s.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35