segregationism

[US]/[ˌseɡˈɡreɪʃənɪz(əm)]/
[UK]/[ˌseɡˈɡreɪʃənɪz(əm)]/

Translation

n.the advocacy of racial segregation; a policy or practice of enforcing racial segregation; the belief in the inherent superiority of one race over others, often used to justify segregation
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Phrases & Collocations

segregationism's legacy

fighting segregationism

historical segregationism

rejecting segregationism

segregationism persists

examining segregationism

effects of segregationism

challenging segregationism

segregationism's roots

opposing segregationism

Example Sentences

the historical legacy of segregationism continues to impact american society.

critics condemned the politician's support for segregationism as discriminatory.

segregationism was a core tenet of the jim crow laws in the south.

the civil rights movement actively fought against the ideology of segregationism.

academic research has thoroughly documented the harmful effects of segregationism.

the resurgence of extremist views raises concerns about a revival of segregationism.

segregationism denied minority groups equal access to education and opportunities.

the supreme court ruling dismantled legal segregationism, but prejudice persisted.

understanding the roots of segregationism is crucial for addressing systemic inequality.

many historians argue that economic factors fueled the rise of segregationism.

the fight against segregationism required sustained activism and legal challenges.

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