historically-segregated
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/hɪˈstɔrɪkli ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪtɪd/
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/hɪˈstɒrɪkli ˈsɛɡrəˌɡeɪtɪd/
(segregate)
separate or isolate
Etymology
'segregate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'segregare,' where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'gregare' meant 'to gather.'
'segregare' transformed into the French word 'ségréger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'segregate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to separate or set apart,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a state or condition where groups have been separated based on historical practices or policies.
The city remains historically-segregated, with distinct neighborhoods for different ethnic groups.
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Last updated: 2025/03/23 21:02