segregated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
KK: /sɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Separated or isolated from others, often based on characteristics like race or group membership.
Example
In the past, many schools were segregated, meaning that students of different races attended separate schools.
Conversation
I read an article about schools that are still segregated today.
That's surprising! I thought we moved past that.
Yeah, it’s shocking to see how some areas still keep things separate.
I agree, it’s important to promote inclusivity instead.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
isolated
separate
divided
Antonyms
integrated
united
combined
verb
Definition
To separate or set apart from others, often based on characteristics like race, gender, or class.
Example
The school was segregated into different classes based on students' abilities.
Tense Forms
Past: segregated
Past Participle: segregated
Conversation
Did you hear about how the new policy has segregated the students by grades?
Yeah, I read about that! It seems kind of unfair to me.
I agree; it feels like it’s just going to create more division.
Root Explanation
Segregated → It is formed from "se-" (meaning apart) and "gregare" (meaning to gather). The word describes the act of gathering people or things apart from each other.
Memory Tip
Think of 'se-' meaning apart and 'gregare' meaning to gather — this helps you remember that segregated means to gather things or people apart.
Visually Confused Words
unsegregated
disgregate