noun
- the process of ending the separation of people of different races, especially in schools, housing, and public facilities
Usage: historical; civil rights context
Examples
- The desegregation of public schools began in the 1950s following the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
- Many communities resisted desegregation efforts during the civil rights movement.
- The university’s desegregation process took several years to complete.
- Federal troops were sometimes needed to enforce desegregation orders.
- Housing desegregation helped create more diverse neighborhoods.
- The desegregation of public transportation was a major victory for civil rights activists.