desegregation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌdiː.seɡ.rɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdiː.seɡ.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
(种族、性别等)隔离的废除
the action of ending segregation (= separation) between races or sexes in a place or organization
Racial desegregation had not, it seemed, led to class desegregation. 种族隔离的废除似乎并没有带来阶级隔离的废除。
the desegregation of boys and girls in school 解除学校中男女生之间的隔离制度
See: desegregate
- More examples
- the desegregation of drinking fountains
- Civil rights activitists campaigned for desegregation.
- "Housing desegregation is probably the last struggle of the civil rights movement," he said.
- School desegregation is viewed by all races as a positive step toward racial harmony.