Meaning of the word "segregate A from B" in English

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segregate A from B

US /ˈseɡ.rə.ɡeɪt eɪ frʌm biː/
UK /ˈseɡ.rə.ɡeɪt eɪ frəm biː/
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Phrase

to separate or isolate one group of people or things from another, often based on specific characteristics

Example:
The system is designed to segregate hazardous waste from regular trash.
In the past, laws were used to segregate certain groups from the rest of society.