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segregationist

Pronunciation: [ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənɪst]

Word

Context: "social issues"

(noun) a person who believes in keeping different groups of people separate. This can mean separating people based on their race, religion, or other differences.

Example

In the past, some leaders were segregationists who thought it was better to keep races apart.

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Many people oppose segregationists and their ideas about separating communities.

Example

Do you think segregationists influence how people view diversity today?

Context: "social issues"

(adjective) describing something that relates to the separation of different groups of people. If a law or policy is segregationist, it means it keeps people apart instead of bringing them together.

Example

The segregationist laws were finally repealed, allowing everyone to live together freely.

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The school's rules were not segregationist; they encouraged all students to learn together.

Example

What are some examples of segregationist policies in history?

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