segregated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
kept separate by law or custom, especially because of race or religion.
characterised by the forced or systemic separation of different racial, religious, or social groups.
Simple“The city had a segregated school system where children from different backgrounds never met.”
In context“Historians studied the impact of segregated housing policies on the economic development of urban neighbourhoods during the mid-twentieth century.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
kept apart from other things or people.
set apart from the main body or from others; isolated into a distinct group or area.
Simple“The dangerous chemicals were kept in a segregated area of the warehouse.”
In context“The laboratory requires that all biohazardous waste be stored in a segregated container to prevent cross-contamination with general refuse.”