# desegregation

/ˌdisɛɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ (US) · /diːsˌɛɡɹɪɡˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/desegregation
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

the process of ending the separation of different groups of people, especially in schools or public places. It usually refers to making sure that everyone has equal access to the same services.

For teachers: the process of ending the separation of different racial or ethnic groups in public places and institutions. Often used in the context of civil rights and educational reform.

## Examples

- The city worked hard to achieve the desegregation of its public schools.
- After the landmark court ruling, the local government began the difficult process of desegregation across all public transportation systems.
- The successful desegregation of the university required not only legal intervention but also a significant shift in the social attitudes of the surrounding community.

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