apartheid

Meanings

• noun

  A system of institutionalized racial segregation that existed in South Africa from 1948 to 1994, enforced by law and characterized by political and economic discrimination against non-whites.

  - "South Africa's apartheid regime was known for its strict racial segregation."
  - "The apartheid era in South Africa lasted from 1948 to 1994."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

antiapartheid

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Variants

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apartheid , apartheids , anti-apartheid

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Etymology

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Derived from the Afrikaans and Dutch words 'apart' meaning 'separate' and 'heid' meaning 'race' or 'people'.

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Trivia

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1. The apartheid regime was officially dismantled in 1994, but the effects of the system continue to be felt in South African society today.

2. The term 'apartheid' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe other forms of racial or social segregation.

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1. Apartheid laws: A series of laws enacted during the apartheid era in South Africa that enforced racial segregation and discrimination.

2. Apartheid Museum: A museum in Johannesburg, South Africa, dedicated to the history of apartheid and its impact on South African society.

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Culture

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Apartheid was a deeply divisive and oppressive system that impacted all aspects of South African society. It was characterized by racial segregation in housing, education, employment, and public facilities. The struggle against apartheid led to the rise of various political movements, including the African National Congress (ANC) and the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), which advocated for the end of racial discrimination and the establishment of a non-racial democracy.

How to Memorize "apartheid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of South Africa during the apartheid era, showing the racial segregation in housing and public facilities.
   - Imagine a 'Whites Only' sign on a public facility or a 'Blacks Only' sign on a bus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'apartheid' with the struggle for racial equality and the end of discrimination.
   - Think of Nelson Mandela and the fight against apartheid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'S.E.G.R.E.G.A.T.E.' to remember the key features of apartheid: Segregation, Extreme discrimination, Government control, Race-based laws, Economic exploitation, Gerrymandering, Authoritarianism, Terrorism, and Ethnic cleansing.

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