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hypersegregation

hypersegregation noun: a form of racial segregation that consists of the geographical grouping of racial groups.

Noun

hypersegregation (uncountable)

  1. A form of racial segregation that consists of the geographical grouping of racial groups.
    • The circumstances that far too many African-Americans face — the lack of paternal support and discipline; the requirement that single mothers work regardless of the effect on their children’s care; the hypocritical refusal of conservative politicians to put their money where their mouths are on...2007 September 30, Orlando Patterson, “Jena, O. J. and the Jailing of Black America”, in New York Times

Origin of hypersegregation

From hyper- + segregation.

Questions about hypersegregation

What does hypersegregation mean?
Hypersegregation means a form of racial segregation that consists of the geographical grouping of racial groups.
What part of speech is hypersegregation?
Hypersegregation is a noun.

Words near hypersegregation in the dictionary

  1. hypersection
  2. hypersections
  3. hypersegmentation
  4. hypersegmented
  5. hypersegregated
  6. hypersegregation
  7. hyperselfish
  8. hypersemigroup
  9. hypersemigroups
  10. hypersenescence
  11. hypersenescent

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