desegregation

noun

de·​seg·​re·​ga·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌse-gri-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the state of being desegregated

2

: the action or an instance of desegregating

Examples of desegregation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Arkansas capital played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and is home to the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, where the Little Rock Nine helped advance school desegregation in 1957. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

The Myers Park church, which has more than 800 members, was founded in 1943 in Charlotte and has historically embraced a progressive view of Christianity — supporting desegregation, anti-war stances and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

The eventual desegregation of Pasadena's public swimming facilities marked an important chapter in the city's evolution. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

The breaking of the color line in the major pastimes, and the desegregation of bleachers, concessions, and bathrooms, was slow and painful work, sometimes slowest in the oldest cities. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for desegregation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Legal Definition

desegregation

noun

de·​seg·​re·​ga·​tion dē-ˌse-grə-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the action or an instance of desegregating

2

: the state of being desegregated