Separation and Segregation

Separation

Separation noun - The act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces.
Usage example: the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905

Segregation is a synonym for separation in division topic. In some cases you can use "Segregation" instead a noun "Separation", when it comes to topics like classification, disconnection, split, include. popular alternative

Segregation

Segregation noun - The act of segregating or sequestering.

Separation is a synonym for segregation in classification topic. You can use "Separation" instead a noun "Segregation", if it concerns topics such as split, include, social stratification. popular alternative

Nearby Words: segregate, segregated, segregationist, segregative, segregating

How words are described

physical physical separation physical segregation
rigid rigid separation rigid segregation
complete complete separation complete segregation
total total separation total segregation
Other adjectives: likely, distinct, extreme, little, strict, political, growing, forced.
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