Word
segregated
Phoneticsseg·re·gat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪtɪd/
UK/sˈɛɡɹɪɡˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01socially or racially divided
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. kept separate by law or custom, especially because of race or religion.
adj. characterised by the forced or systemic separation of different racial, religious, or social groups.
“The city had a segregated school system where children from different backgrounds never met.”
“Historians studied the impact of segregated housing policies on the economic development of urban neighbourhoods during the mid-twentieth century.”
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02physically separated
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. kept apart from other things or people.
adj. set apart from the main body or from others; isolated into a distinct group or area.
“The dangerous chemicals were kept in a segregated area of the warehouse.”
“The laboratory requires that all biohazardous waste be stored in a segregated container to prevent cross-contamination with general refuse.”
Real-World Examples
“Under the plan, radicalised offenders are assessed in specialist units of high-security prisons and segregated in separate wings if necessary.” “But until recently, robots were strictly segregated from human workers - partly to protect the humans, and partly to stop them confusing the robots, whose working conditions had to be strictly controlled.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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