segregation

• Sustantivo que designa el acto o proceso de separar o aislar a grupos de personas, frecuentemente por motivos raciales, étnicos u otros; también, en genética, la separación de alelos pareados durante la meiosis.

A noun referring to the act or process of separating or isolating groups, often based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics, or in genetics, the separation of paired alleles during meiosis.

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1. Genetic segregationC1formalscientific

   The separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes.

   Segregación genética

   • Mendel's law of segregation explains how traits are inherited.
   • During meiosis, segregation ensures genetic diversity.
   • The segregation of alleles occurs randomly in gamete formation.

2. Social segregationB2formal

   A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups, often based on race or ethnicity.

   Segregación social

   • Racial segregation was legally enforced in many countries in the past.
   • The policy of segregation led to unequal access to education.
   • Segregation in housing still exists in some urban areas.

   Sinónimosapartheiddiscriminationexclusionisolationpartitioningseparationseparatism

   Antónimosassimilationdesegregationinclusionintegrationunification

3. Act of separatingB2formal

   The act of segregating or sequestering people or things from the main group.

   Separación

   • The segregation of waste helps in recycling efforts.
   • Prisoners are kept in segregation for safety reasons.
   • The segregation of duties is important in financial management.

   Sinónimosdetachmentdisconnectiondissociationdivisionexclusionisolationpartitionquarantineseparationsequestration

   Antónimosamalgamationcombinationintegrationunificationunion