Desegregation (Noun)
Meaning
The action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The landmark Supreme Court decision led to the desegregation of public schools across the nation.
- The city's efforts towards desegregation were met with fierce resistance from local residents.
- The desegregation of the military was a major milestone in the struggle for civil rights.
- The new policy aimed at desegregation of neighborhoods was welcomed by community leaders.
- Despite ongoing efforts at desegregation, the city's schools remained largely segregated by socioeconomic class.