Meaning & use
segregate
To separate people or things into distinct groups, especially based on race, sex, or another category.
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The old policy segregated students by race, forcing them into separate and unequal schools.
Farmers segregate sick animals from the rest of the herd to prevent disease from spreading.
A note on using this word
Segregate often carries a negative connotation when applied to people, linked to discriminatory policies like racial segregation.
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