Meaning & Definition of Segregation in English
English⟶
Segregation
/sɛgrəgeʃən/
noun
1. (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes
synonym:
- segregation
2. A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
synonym:
- segregation,
- separatism
3. The act of segregating or sequestering
- "Sequestration of the jury"
synonym:
- segregation,
- sequestration