apartheid
Pronunciation:
/əˈpɑːthaɪt//əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/noun
Definitions
The policy of racial separation used by South Africa from 1948 to 1990.
(by extension) Any similar policy of racial separation/segregation and discrimination.
(by extension) A policy or situation of segregation based on some specified attribute.
verb
Definitions
To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.