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Apartheid

Definition

Apartheid refers to the former political and social system of racial segregation and discrimination enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

Sample Sentences

Noun - Historical: Under the apartheid regime, people were classified into different racial groups and segregated based on their skin color.

Noun - Social Injustice: The abolition of apartheid was a significant milestone towards achieving equality and justice in South Africa.

Adjective - Segregated: Many South Africans still face the consequences of apartheid, as the effects are deeply ingrained in society.

Adjective - Discriminatory: The apartheid policies were widely condemned by the international community for their discriminatory nature.

Verb - Separate: The government used various laws to apartheid communities, leading to forced removals and displacements.

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