Desegregate

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To end the segregation of (something). transitive

    "What was the goal of the "swim-ins" held in St. Augustine? In 1964, black Americans were eager to desegregate Florida beaches. They targeted St. Augustine during the city's 300th year celebration."

  2. 2
    open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups wordnet

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"What was the goal of the "swim-ins" held in St. Augustine? In 1964, black Americans were eager to desegregate Florida beaches. They targeted St. Augustine during the city's 300th year celebration."

Etymology

From de- + segregate.

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