segregated
adj.adj. kept separate from others, often because of race, gender, or religion. It describes a situation where different groups of people are not allowed to be together.
adj. set apart from the rest or from each other; isolated or divided. Often describes historical or social systems where groups are kept separate based on specific characteristics.
The city had a segregated school system for many years.
In the mid-20th century, many public spaces remained segregated until new laws forced them to integrate.
The researchers found that while the neighborhood appeared diverse on paper, the social circles remained largely segregated along economic lines.
Often used predicatively after 'remain' or 'stay', or attributively before nouns like 'system', 'society', or 'school'.