How Do You Spell DESEGREGATED?

Pronunciation: [diːsˈɛɡɹɪɡˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "desegregated" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription "diːˈsɛɡrəɡeɪtɪd". The first syllable "diː" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, followed by a stressed "seg" with a soft "g" sound. The "-reg" is pronounced with a soft "g" as well. The "-ate" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, like "eight". The final syllable "-ed" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and a soft "d" sound. This word means to end the practice of segregation, particularly in regards to race.

DESEGREGATED Meaning and Definition

1. Desegregated is an adjective that describes the process or state of eliminating racial or social separation, especially in public facilities, institutions, organizations, or communities. It refers to the act of abolishing discriminatory policies or practices that segregate individuals based on their race, ethnicity, or other social divisions.

   When a place or institution is desegregated, it means that barriers preventing people from different backgrounds from access or interaction with each other have been removed. These barriers can include separate facilities, such as schools, public transportation, parks, or restrooms, specifically designated for different racial or social groups. Desegregation aims to create an inclusive and fair society where people are treated equally regardless of their race or background.

   The term desegregated gained significant prominence during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, which aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination across the country. African Americans, alongside other racial and ethnic minorities, fought for their rights to be treated as equals and access the same public facilities and services as their white counterparts. Through various legal decisions and social movements, the desegregation process started in the mid-20th century and continues today as an ongoing effort to promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity in society.

Common Misspellings for DESEGREGATED

• desegragated
• desgregate
• desegragate
• deesegregated
• disegregated
• Desegegrated
• Desegregatied

Etymology of DESEGREGATED

The word "desegregated" is formed by combining the prefix "de-" which means "reverse" or "remove" with the word "segregated". The term "segregated" comes from the Latin word "segregatus", the past participle of "segregare". In Latin, "segregare" meant "to separate from the flock" or "to set apart", and later took on the meaning of "separating people by race". The term gained prominence during the civil rights movement in the United States, when efforts were made to abolish racial segregation and grant equal rights to all people, regardless of their race.

Similar spelling words for DESEGREGATED

• desegregate,
• desegregation,
• desecration,
• desegrated,
• desegregates,
• desecrated.

Conjugate verb Desegregated

CONDITIONAL

I would desegregate

we would desegregate

you would desegregate

he/she/it would desegregate

they would desegregate

FUTURE

I will desegregate

we will desegregate

you will desegregate

he/she/it will desegregate

they will desegregate

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have desegregated

we will have desegregated

you will have desegregated

he/she/it will have desegregated

they will have desegregated

PAST

I desegregated

we desegregated

you desegregated

he/she/it desegregated

they desegregated

PAST PERFECT

I had desegregated

we had desegregated

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he/she/it had desegregated

they had desegregated

PRESENT

I desegregate

we desegregate

you desegregate

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they desegregate

PRESENT PERFECT

I have desegregated

we have desegregated

you have desegregated

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they have desegregated

I am desegregating

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they are desegregating

I was desegregating

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I will be desegregating

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I will have been desegregating

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I would have desegregated

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they would have desegregated

I would be desegregating

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