How Do You Spell DESEGREGATE?

Pronunciation: [diːsˈɛɡɹɪɡˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "desegregate" is spelled with the prefix "de-" meaning "remove" and the word "segregate" meaning "to separate based on race, religion or class". The phonetic transcription of "desegregate" is /diːˈsɛɡrəɡeɪt/, emphasizing the long "e" sound in "de" and "se", the soft "g" sound in "gra" and the stress on the second syllable. The term is commonly used in the context of the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for ending segregation and promoting integration in schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces.

DESEGREGATE Meaning and Definition

1. "Desegregate" is a verb that refers to the act of ending or eliminating segregation, which is the enforced separation or isolation of different racial, ethnic, or social groups within a society, particularly in relation to public facilities, institutions, or housing. The term specifically describes the process of breaking down these barriers and promoting integration and equality among different races or groups.

   When a society or organization desegregates, it ensures that individuals from all races or groups are treated equally, have equal access to resources, and are not discriminated against or excluded based on their racial or ethnic background. Desegregation often involves implementing policies, laws, or practices that remove discriminatory practices, dismantle segregated systems, and promote diversity and inclusion.

   Historically, the term was widely used during the civil rights movement in the United States, as efforts were made to desegregate schools, buses, restaurants, and other public spaces that were segregated based on race. It aimed to challenge deep-rooted and systemic racial discrimination, promoting a society where all individuals have equal rights and opportunities regardless of their race or ethnicity.

   Desegregation is a fundamental step towards achieving social justice, equity, and inclusivity. It fosters unity, diversity, and respect among individuals from different racial or ethnic backgrounds, creating an environment where everyone is treated with fairness and dignity.

Common Misspellings for DESEGREGATE

• desegragated
• desgregate
• desegrate
• desegragate
• disagregate
• sesegregate
• xesegregate
• deesegregate
• disgregate
• desegregative
• Desegreat
• Desegrigate

Etymology of DESEGREGATE

The word "desegregate" is derived from the Latin word "segregare", which means "to separate". The prefix "de-" signifies "undoing" or "reversal", so "desegregate" literally means "to undo segregation". It was first used in the context of racial integration and the dismantling of racial segregation policies during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States in the mid-20th century.

Similar spelling words for DESEGREGATE

• desegregation,
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• disctrict,
• Disaggregate,
• desegrated,
• desecration,
• desegregated,
• Disgregate,
• desecrate,
• desecrated.

Conjugate verb Desegregate

CONDITIONAL

I would desegregate

you would desegregate

he/she/it would desegregate

we would desegregate

they would desegregate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be desegregating

you would be desegregating

he/she/it would be desegregating

we would be desegregating

they would be desegregating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have desegregate

you would have desegregate

he/she/it would have desegregate

we would have desegregate

they would have desegregate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been desegregating

you would have been desegregating

he/she/it would have been desegregating

we would have been desegregating

they would have been desegregating

FUTURE

I will desegregate

you will desegregate

he/she/it will desegregate

we will desegregate

they will desegregate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be desegregating

you will be desegregating

he/she/it will be desegregating

we will be desegregating

they will be desegregating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have desegregated

you will have desegregated

he/she/it will have desegregated

we will have desegregated

they will have desegregated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been desegregating

you will have been desegregating

he/she/it will have been desegregating

we will have been desegregating

they will have been desegregating

IMPERATIVE

you desegregate

we let´s desegregate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to desegregate

PAST

I desegregated

you desegregated

he/she/it desegregated

we desegregated

they desegregated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was desegregating

you were desegregating

he/she/it was desegregating

we were desegregating

they were desegregating

PAST PARTICIPLE

desegregated

PAST PERFECT

I had desegregated

you had desegregated

he/she/it had desegregated

we had desegregated

they had desegregated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been desegregating

you had been desegregating

he/she/it had been desegregating

we had been desegregating

they had been desegregating

PRESENT

I desegregate

you desegregate

he/she/it desegregates

we desegregate

they desegregate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am desegregating

you are desegregating

he/she/it is desegregating

we are desegregating

they are desegregating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

desegregating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have desegregated

you have desegregated

he/she/it has desegregated

we have desegregated

they have desegregated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been desegregating

you have been desegregating

he/she/it has been desegregating

we have been desegregating

they have been desegregating

I would have desegregated

we would have desegregated

you would have desegregated

he/she/it would have desegregated

they would have desegregated