APARTHEID


Meaning of APARTHEID in English

[ ə'pα:theɪt , ə'pα:tʌɪd ]

■ noun the system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race in force in South Africa 1948–91.

Origin

1940s: from Afrik., lit. 'separateness', from Du. apart 'separate' + -heid (equivalent of -hood ).

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