(ˈ)dē+ verb
Etymology: de- + segregate
transitive verb
: to rid of segregation : to end the practice of segregation in
two more counties … desegregated their schools — New Republic
impetus to desegregate this swimming pool came from a court order — Journal of Social Issues
intransitive verb
: to effect or implement desegregation
few Southern universities … desegregated without being required to do so — K.B.Clark