What is another word for segregation?

Common synonyms for segregation include separatism, sequestration, integration.

What is the opposite of segregation?

Antonyms of segregation include integration, unity, association, combination, joining.

Synonyms for

Segregation

Noun / ˌsegrʌˈgeɪʃʌn / Another word for segregation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Segregation means the act of separating people based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics.

Synonyms & similar words

separatism sequestration integration separation apartheid discrimination exclusion separateness partition division disunion segregateness disconnection disengagement sequestration detachment dissection isolation withdrawal seclusion partitioning alienation segregating

Synonyms by register

Formal

separation apartheid discrimination disconnection isolation

Informal

apartness keeping apart division

Literary

estrangement schism severance

Antonyms

integration unity association combination joining cooperation harmony

Common collocations

racial segregation
school segregation
residential segregation
enforced segregation
legal segregation
social segregation
segregation laws

Word family

noun segregation

verb segregate

adjective segregated

adverb segregately

Usage note

Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or institution. It often carries strong negative connotations due to its historical association with injustice and discrimination.

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