Meaning of the word apartheid in English

What does apartheid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

apartheid

US /əˈpɑːr.taɪt/
UK /əˈpɑːr.taɪt/

Noun

1.

in the past in South Africa, a system under which people of different races were kept separate by law, and white people were given more political rights and educational and other advantages:

Example:
South Africa finally began to dismantle (= end) apartheid.
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