segregation

noun

ˌse-gri-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce segregation (audio)
Definition of segregationnext
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 Afrikaners were the primary architects of apartheid, a rigid system of racial segregation that lasted from 1948 to 1994. — Shalina Chatlani, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 Playing for the Dodgers at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Robinson effectively ended more than five decades of segregation in the sport. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2026 Rosenwald family resources helped provide the facilities that made possible the accomplishments of the Tuskegee airmen, and supported NAACP legal efforts that ultimately overturned school segregation. — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 As potential intermingling threatened this segregation, a white sergeant started berating the Black troops who already had their trays, shouting at them to dump their food and clear the room. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for segregation
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  1. solitude
  2. isolation
  3. privacy
  4. loneliness
Noun
  • Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Friedman stresses leaders must amplify focus, enabling solitude before collaboration for creativity, and promoting active recovery over passive unwinding.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of solitude
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  • But data shows a 95% reduction in loneliness and isolation, a 97% increase in health and wellness and an 80% increase in overall quality of life for older adults who use the technology.
    — Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Iran’s regime can withstand an American blockade for some time, but sustained isolation would steadily raise the economic and political cost of refusing an acceptable settlement.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • Karen and Kurt Solomon shared a home and had been married, court records indicated, but authorities declined to discuss their current relationship, citing domestic violence privacy rules, according to The Associated Press.
    — Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • His name has not been released, citing crime victims’ privacy rights under California law.
    — Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • As physical retail competes with online shopping, and concerns grow over a broader loneliness epidemic, the company is betting that hosting community experiences can help its shopping centers thrive and grow.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Summit County is known for its outdoor recreation, but mental health professionals say life in Colorado's mountains can also come with isolation, loneliness and other challenges.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of loneliness

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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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