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desegregate (v.)

"abolish racial segregation" (in schools, etc.), 1948, back-formation from desegregation. Related: Desegregated; desegregating.

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desegregation (n.)

"the abolition of racial segregation," 1935, American English, from de- "the opposite of" + segregation in the racial sense.

updated on July 30, 2018

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Definitions of desegregate from WordNet

desegregate (v.)
open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups;
This school is completely desegregated
Synonyms: integrate / mix
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