Meaning
segregation
- The enforced separation of racial, ethnic, or social groups.
- The act of isolating or keeping someone or something apart.
In a sentence
Il saggio analizza le conseguenze della segregazione razziale nel ventesimo secolo.
The essay analyzes the consequences of racial segregation in the twentieth century.
Come possiamo combattere la crescente segregazione urbana nelle grandi periferie?
How can we fight the growing urban segregation in large suburbs?
Le nuove politiche non devono favorire alcuna forma di segregazione.
The new policies must not encourage any form of segregation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| segregazione | feminine · singular |
| segregazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in historical or sociological contexts, such as racial or social segregation.
- Nouns ending in '-zione' are always feminine and form plurals in '-zioni'.