ghettoization

noun

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as in segregation

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  1. segregation
  2. isolation
  3. separateness
  4. insulation
  5. solitude
  6. privacy
  7. seclusion
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  • That was the case in the United States during the legal segregation of African Americans in the South—some police officers were members of violent white supremacist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Defense attorneys described their confinement as effectively punitive segregation even though the brothers had not committed disciplinary violations.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Physical activity, blood pressure, hearing loss, smoking, social isolation, sleep, nutrition, stress management and recovery can all influence our long-term health.
    — Mick Safron, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • On the one hand, there’s a fascination with collective joy and the forms of vernacular invention that aspire to it; on the other, there’s an underlying melancholy that points to the inevitability of isolation, an epistemology of loneliness.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of isolation
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  • These immigrants, who first settled the backcountry of Pennsylvania before pushing farther to the western and southern frontier, brought with them a cultural and linguistic separateness that had an immense impact on the speech of the American heartland.
    — Valerie Fridland, Big Think, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of separateness
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  • New insulation, electrical wiring and panels, interior plumbing lines and ductwork are hidden behind plaster and millwork that feel right for the era.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, Allaudin highlights how cashmere provides natural insulation, allowing the fabric to deliver warmth that is typically achieved through synthetic fibers.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of insulation
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  • The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Why does the fantasy of an artist toiling away in solitude have so much appeal?
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of solitude
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  • That's shifting the organizational structure, giving many security chiefs a direct line to the CEO instead of the chief information officer, said Meredith Griffanti, global head of cybersecurity and data privacy communications at FTI Consulting.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Namibia cited privacy, sovereignty and legal concerns for its decision.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • Pleasant ocean breezes, uninterrupted horizons, and the sense of pure seclusion create space for profound clarity and calm.
    — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Just 10 minutes from Lagos and 15 minutes from Portimão, Palmares strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and seclusion.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of seclusion
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