How Do You Spell RESEGREGATE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɛɡɹɪɡˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

"Resegregate" is spelled with the prefix "re-" meaning "again" added to the root word "segregate." The IPA phonetic transcription for "resegregate" is /riːˈsɛɡrəɡeɪt/ which is pronounced as "[ree-seg-ruh-geyt]" The word means to separate or isolate a group of people based on their race after they have already been integrated. The use of this word highlights the continued struggle for racial equality in society and the need for ongoing efforts towards integration and inclusivity.

RESEGREGATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Resegregate is a verb that refers to the act of reintroducing or maintaining segregation, particularly in relation to racial or ethnic groups. It involves the separation of individuals or communities based on their race, ethnicity, or other defining characteristics. This term is commonly associated with the historical context of racial segregation in the United States, which was prevalent prior to the Civil Rights Movement.

    Resegregation can occur through various means, such as discriminatory practices in housing, education, or public facilities. It can involve deliberate policies or systemic factors that lead to the reestablishment of separate and unequal conditions for different racial or ethnic groups. For example, resegregation can manifest in the form of racially imbalanced schools, where students of specific racial backgrounds are concentrated in particular institutions or districts.

    The concept of resegregate highlights the reversal or undoing of previous desegregation efforts. It draws attention to the tendency of societies or communities to revert to patterns of segregation, perpetuating inequality and hindering social progress. Resegregation can be seen as a setback in the ongoing struggle for racial equality.

    In a broader context, the term can also be used metaphorically to describe the separation or isolation of any group based on distinguishing characteristics, such as socioeconomic status or religion. However, it is primarily used in relation to racial or ethnic divisions due to its historical and sociopolitical connotations.

Etymology of RESEGREGATE

The word "resegregate" is a verb derived from the combination of two word components: "re-" and "segregate".

1. The prefix "re-" is of Latin origin and means "again" or "back". It is commonly used to indicate repetition, renewal, or reversal. In this case, "re-" implies the act of returning to a previous state or reversing a process.

2. The word "segregate" comes from the Latin word "segregare", meaning "set apart" or "separate". It entered the English language in the early 17th century and primarily referred to racial separation or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. The process of segregating involves dividing or isolating people, groups, or things based on certain criteria.

By combining the prefix "re-" with "segregate", the word "resegregate" is formed.

Conjugate verb Resegregate

CONDITIONAL

I would resegregate
you would resegregate
he/she/it would resegregate
we would resegregate
they would resegregate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be resegregating
you would be resegregating
he/she/it would be resegregating
we would be resegregating
they would be resegregating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have resegregate
you would have resegregate
he/she/it would have resegregate
we would have resegregate
they would have resegregate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been resegregating
you would have been resegregating
he/she/it would have been resegregating
we would have been resegregating
they would have been resegregating

FUTURE

I will resegregate
you will resegregate
he/she/it will resegregate
we will resegregate
they will resegregate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be resegregating
you will be resegregating
he/she/it will be resegregating
we will be resegregating
they will be resegregating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have resegregated
you will have resegregated
he/she/it will have resegregated
we will have resegregated
they will have resegregated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been resegregating
you will have been resegregating
he/she/it will have been resegregating
we will have been resegregating
they will have been resegregating

IMPERATIVE

you resegregate
we let´s resegregate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to resegregate

PAST

I resegregated
you resegregated
he/she/it resegregated
we resegregated
they resegregated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was resegregating
you were resegregating
he/she/it was resegregating
we were resegregating
they were resegregating

PAST PARTICIPLE

resegregated

PAST PERFECT

I had resegregated
you had resegregated
he/she/it had resegregated
we had resegregated
they had resegregated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been resegregating
you had been resegregating
he/she/it had been resegregating
we had been resegregating
they had been resegregating

PRESENT

I resegregate
you resegregate
he/she/it resegregates
we resegregate
they resegregate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am resegregating
you are resegregating
he/she/it is resegregating
we are resegregating
they are resegregating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

resegregating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have resegregated
you have resegregated
he/she/it has resegregated
we have resegregated
they have resegregated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been resegregating
you have been resegregating
he/she/it has been resegregating
we have been resegregating
they have been resegregating
I would have resegregated
we would have resegregated
you would have resegregated
he/she/it would have resegregated
they would have resegregated