segregation

noun

ˌse-gri-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce segregation (audio)
Definition of segregationnext
as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy

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Recent Examples of segregation In 1954, the Supreme Court overturned its 1896 decision that upheld racial segregation. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Johnson Beach on Perdido Key’s east end, once a refuge for Black residents during the segregation era, is particularly worthy of a visit. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 At the center of that legacy is the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, where generations of Black entrepreneurs, musicians and residents built a thriving cultural and business community during segregation. — J.m. Banks june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Leaders Are Adopting Different Operating Structures The increasing segregation between the ownership of the assets and their management defines the trends within the UAE car rental industry. — Yevhen Parokhod, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for segregation
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  1. solitude
  2. isolation
  3. privacy
  4. loneliness
Noun
  • Outside of Saturday afternoon Mass, there’s little break to the solitude.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Stargazing, hiking, and fishing are common activities in the spring, summer, and fall, while skiers and snowshoers will have plenty of terrain and solitude for themselves in the winter.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of solitude
Noun
  • Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Some express skepticism on whether James can stay patient with Dončić ball-dominant and isolation-heavy play.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of isolation
Noun
  • On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.
    — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of privacy
Noun
  • And 85% of respondents in one national survey said interacting with pets reduces loneliness.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
  • The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of loneliness

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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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