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apartheid

/əˈpɑɹˌtaɪt/

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What does apartheid mean?

noun

  1. Any similar policy of racial segregation or separation and discrimination, particularly when in favor of a minority rule.
  2. A policy or situation of segregation based on some specified attribute.

verb

  1. To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (historical) The policy of racial segregation in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

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IPA pronunciation

/əˈpɑɹˌtaɪt/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/əˈpɑɹˌtaɪd/
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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