segregate
Translation
to segregate, to separate, to isolate
Examples
The law used to segregate people by race.
The law used to segregate people by race.
You should segregate recyclables from trash.
You should segregate recyclables from trash.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) ((from sth./sb.)) to separate (sth./sb.) from (sth./sb.). They segregate the boys from the girls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separate, isolate, set apart; Antonyms: integrate, unite, combine
Etymology
From Latin 'se-' (apart) + 'grex' (flock, herd). Literally 'to set apart from the flock'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'se-' (separate) and 'greg' (group/flock). To segregate is to separate from the group.