Definitions

1. verb

to separate or keep apart, especially on the basis of a particular characteristic or quality

“The teacher will have to segregate the students into different groups for the project.”

2. verb

to isolate or exclude something or someone

“The government segregated the infected area to prevent the spread of the disease.”

3. verb

to separate or distinguish something or someone as being different or unusual

“The artist segregated her most recent work from her previous style.”

4. noun

the act of separating or keeping apart

“The segregation of the students led to conflicts in the classroom.”

5. noun

a group of people or things that are separated or kept apart

“The segregation of the prisoners was a concern for the human rights organization.”

6. noun

a quality or characteristic that is used to separate or distinguish something or someone

“The segregation of the data was based on the age of the participants.”