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apartheid

 

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Noun apartheid has 1 sense
  1. apartheid - a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against non-whites; the former official policy in South Africa
    --1 is a kind of
    social policy

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Apartheid

Description:

Apartheid refers to the system of racial segregation and discrimination that was formerly practiced in South Africa. This term is commonly used to describe the policy of separating different racial groups, particularly during the 20th century.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  • The abolition of apartheid was a significant milestone in South Africa's history.
  • Apartheid led to widespread inequality and oppression.
  • Leaders across the world condemned the apartheid regime.

Adjective:

  • The apartheid government implemented a series of discriminatory laws.
  • Many people suffered under apartheid rule.
  • She fought for the rights of marginalized communities during the apartheid era.

Verb:

  • The government sought to apartheid different racial groups.
  • They practiced a policy of apartheid, segregating communities based on race.
  • It took years for the country to desegregate and overcome the apartheid policies.

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