Meaning & use
desegregation
The process of ending the enforced separation of people by race in public life.
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Desegregation of public schools faced strong resistance in many southern states.
The landmark ruling was a major step toward desegregation across the country.
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A key term in American history, often discussed alongside the Civil Rights Movement.
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