adj Uncommon

segregated

Segregated (adj) means Kept apart or separated from other people or things, often by group. Example: “The two departments work in segregated offices on different floors.”

adj

Kept apart or separated from other people or things, often by group.

"The two departments work in segregated offices on different floors."

Enforced as separate along racial, ethnic, or other group lines, denying equal access.

"Many schools in the American South were segregated until the 1960s."

"The bus system was segregated by law for decades."

How to use segregated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKept separate from others, especially when one group is deliberately kept apart from another.

When to use it

Strongly associated with the history of racial segregation, so use carefully outside that context.

Common pairings

racially segregated segregated schools segregated housing

Word forms

more segregated comparative, most segregated superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “segregated” mean?

The word “segregated” means kept apart or separated from other people or things, often by group. In plain terms, kept separate from others, especially when one group is deliberately kept apart from another.

How do you use “segregated” in a sentence?

Here is “segregated” used in a sentence: “The two departments work in segregated offices on different floors.”

What part of speech is “segregated”?

“Segregated” is an adjective.

Is “segregated” a common word?

“Segregated” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “segregated” have?

“Segregated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: kept apart or separated from other people or things, often by group.