ghettoization

noun

Definition of ghettoizationnext
as in segregation

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  1. segregation
  2. isolation
  3. insulation
  4. solitude
  5. privacy
  6. seclusion
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  • After he was elected, though, Carter declared that the era of segregation in Georgia was over, and he was hailed as a symbol of a new, more inclusive South.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
  • But as Adams, a law professor at the University of Michigan, shows, the promise of Brown to end segregation has been steadily eroded.
    New York Times, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of segregation
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  • Mirroring Emilia’s own sense of isolation, Gascón spent the months-long shoot in self-exile, declining invitations to socialize with the cast and crew, including one outing to a Beyoncé concert.
    Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
  • For example, isolation and detachment from other people were more pronounced during the lockdown phase of the pandemic.
    Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of isolation
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  • These boots are equipped with 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation, ensuring your feet stay warm even in the coldest conditions.
    Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The curtain in front of the shelf removes visual distraction and can also be used as a form of sound insulation, creating a space that is more peaceful and quiet.
    Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of insulation
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  • To determine its rankings, the team evaluated 76 places across five metrics: safety, solitude, serenity, nature, and wellness.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Start your day early, in solitude, to plan and align your focus for maximum productivity.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of solitude
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  • Meta includes a privacy indicator—a light that activates when recording—to alert bystanders, but the FBI has not confirmed whether this feature was operational in Jabbar's glasses.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • No further details were made available and the family of The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, asked for privacy.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of privacy
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  • Hugging the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Papagayo Peninsula distills the best of this tropical wonderland with its richly diverse flora and fauna, its opportunities for adventure and exploration, and a seclusion that beckons elite travelers to this luxurious enclave.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Under the bill, the California Department of Social Services would be required to publish data on its website about every incident in which seclusion or restraint is used, searchable by anyone.
    Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 29 Aug. 2024
Definition of seclusion
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