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Definition segregate in American English

segregate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈseɡrəˌɡeɪt/
1

to separate groups of people or things, especially because of race, sex, or religion. To integrate these groups means to bring them together

Example

The army has decided not to segregate men and women during training.

Definition segregate in American English