apartheid

/əˈpɑːtheɪt/noun
High School
1

The policy of racial segregation in South Africa from 1948 to 1994.

2

Any similar policy of racial segregation or separation and discrimination, particularly when in favor of a minority rule.

3

A policy or situation of segregation based on some specified attribute.

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Alliteration

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