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Part of speech: verb

Definition: to separate or isolate something or someone from others

Sample sentence 1: The school decided to segregate the students based on their academic abilities.

Sample sentence 2: The city implemented a policy to segregate recyclable materials from general waste.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a person who advocates for or practices segregation

Sample sentence 1: Many civil rights leaders fought against the segregationist policies of the time.

Sample sentence 2: The school board fired the teacher for being a known segregationist.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: characterized by separation or isolation based on certain criteria

Sample sentence 1: The country had a long history of segregationist policies, but it is gradually moving towards a more inclusive society.

Sample sentence 2: The neighborhood experienced segregative practices that limited housing opportunities for certain ethnic groups.

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