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APARTHEID

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Apartheid.

How to pronounce apartheid:

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Apartheid - as a noun

A social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not whites; the former official policy in south africa

Apartheid - as a verb

To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.

Example Sentences

"Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid for many years before it was abolished."
"During apartheid, non-white individuals were denied many basic human rights."
"The policy of apartheid caused great suffering and injustice for the black population."
"Under apartheid, interracial marriages were prohibited."
"Pass laws were used as a means of controlling the movement of non-white individuals under apartheid."
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Word Game Points

Is APARTHEID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apartheid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APARTHEID has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is APARTHEID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apartheid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APARTHEID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is APARTHEID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apartheid is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APARTHEID has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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