noun

desegregation

desegregation

The desegregation of schools was a long process.

The desegregation of schools was a long process.

the desegregation of ((sth.)) The desegregation of schools was a long process.

Synonyms: integration; Antonyms: segregation, apartheid

From the prefix 'de-' (opposite of) and 'segregation' (setting apart). It literally means the opposite of segregation.

Think of the 'de-' prefix as meaning 'undo'. Desegregation is the undoing of segregation.

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