1. the process of ending the separation of people of different races, especially in schools, housing, and public facilities
Usage: historical; civil rights context

Examples

• The desegregation of public schools began in the 1950s following the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
• Many communities resisted desegregation efforts during the civil rights movement.
• The university’s desegregation process took several years to complete.
• Federal troops were sometimes needed to enforce desegregation orders.
• Housing desegregation helped create more diverse neighborhoods.
• The desegregation of public transportation was a major victory for civil rights activists.