SEGREGATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

segregation

noun

ˌse-gri-ˈgā-shən

Definition of segregation

as in solitude

the state of being alone or kept apart from others the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy

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Recent Examples of segregation However, our study indicates that school choice can often lead to greater segregation and inequality. — Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Each match requires bespoke safety measures, so the level of segregation required against Liverpool is believed to have been a factor in why the match was not permitted to reach capacity, despite being a ‘sell-out’. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The classic became one of the premier showcases for Black college football during segregation. — D’joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Trump officials say any such favoritism violates Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal law that forbids discrimination in education and was created to fight segregation and its impact. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for segregation

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Now, all James wants to do is hop in his Cessna, fly deep into the Alaskan wilderness with his best friend, drink some beer, and enjoy the solitude of nature.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
The young artist who arrived for solitude and serious work has become caretaker of someone else’s daughter, someone else’s property, someone else’s peace of mind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitude

Noun

The garage has been converted into a medical and isolation ward equipped with incubators, oxygen machines, and supplies for treating wounds and administering fluids.

— Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
In a brief conversation with Variety after the show, Aitken said that, broadly speaking, the installation was a reflection of the isolation and dissocations people can feel in modern society.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of isolation

Noun

But as the market grows, sensitivity around privacy is almost certain to become a bigger factor.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
The new product will let users listen to music, make calls and talk with an AI assistant — there’s just no screen, and no video recording, which has raised privacy concerns with some users recording people without permission.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of privacy

Noun

The surgeon general's 2023 advisory found roughly half of adults experience loneliness, and the Survey Center on American Life reports 44% have nowhere in their community to go regularly.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
While many factors contribute to suicide, loneliness, depression, family problems, and substance abuse can place a teen at especially high risk.

— Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of loneliness

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