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segregation

seg·re·ga·tion

UK/sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ US/ˌsɛɡrʌˈɡeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

(genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes

2.

a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups

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3.

the act of segregating or sequestering

  • “sequestration of the jury”
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Origin

1555. From Latin segregatio. Morphologically segregate + -ion.

Phrases

  • administrative segregation
  • interface segregation principle
  • segregation distorter

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