Apartheid

Word APARTHEID
Character 9
Hyphenation apartheid
Pronunciations /əˈpɑːthaɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Apartheid"

What do we mean by apartheid?

An official policy of racial segregation formerly practiced in the Republic of South Africa, involving political, legal, and economic discrimination against nonwhites. noun

A policy or practice of separating or segregating groups. noun

The condition of being separated from others; segregation. noun

Segregation by race; -- a term used in South Africa. noun

The official policy of strict segregation by race practised by the government of the Union of South Africa up to 1993. noun

The policy of racial separation used in South Africa from 1948 to 1990. noun

Any similar policy of racial separation. noun

A social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa noun

The policy of racial separation used by South Africa from 1948 to 1990.

(by extension) Any similar policy of racial separation/segregation and discrimination.

(by extension) A policy or situation of segregation based on some specified attribute.

1)An official policy (now ended) of racial segregation and white supremacy enforced by the South African government. It was used to limit the governing power and place of residence of non-white people. 2)apartness, or being set apart Urban Dictionary

Israel Urban Dictionary

The opposition of political correctness Urban Dictionary

Obviously # 2 is a racist bastard who thinks being white entitles him to whatever he wants. apartheid was really a system of government designed by the Nationalist party to keep the white minority of South Africa in power. It was an unjust system that dehumanized millions of blacks just because some Afrikaners were scared of being a minority. Apartheid was abolished in 1994 and since then South Africa has had its share of social problems but racial equality is becoming more and more prominent. Urban Dictionary

The Greek God of racism Urban Dictionary

When spoiled yuppies in south LA have to drive more than 10 minutes to get their overpriced "organic" lifestyle-defining food Urban Dictionary

-noun 1. A state of being created when spoon-fed yuppies have to embark on a trip longer than 10 minutes to get overpriced "healthier" food and are powerless to to resist the temptation to shop at nearby fast food 2. A state of being created when executives in an evil corporation wish to force their unhealthy diets they shill upon unsuspecting citizens Urban Dictionary

When a government pretends not to make vaccination compulsory for everyone, yet has enacted rules that makes the unvaccinated unable to live a normal life—it is pure hypocrisy for making inoculation voluntary while making the unjabbed suffer for their “selfish” decision for not protecting themselves and others. Urban Dictionary

The view that African American churches attempt to prevent women from achieving status in the church higher than men. Also, includes the interpretation of the Bible to have women serve subservient roles in relationships with men. Used frequently during BET's Hip Hop vs. America II part two while speaking of misogyny in our current black culture. Urban Dictionary

Medical Apartheid is a form of social discrimination that deems uninoculated people as inferior to those who are inoculated and therefore expendable and not worthy of the same freedoms. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Apartheid

The word "apartheid" in example sentences

We want to know - if life itself was threatened, as apartheid threatened the very existence of those who are black, was it not imperative that everything be done to end apartheid~ and if necessary by force of arms! ❋ Unknown (1993)

The intersection of physical and societal separations and barriers have justly earned the term apartheid, referring to an historically parallel racist regime in South Africa against the indigenous Black population of that country. ❋ Sarah Schulman (2011)

He said that the United Nations should not be afraid to use the term apartheid to describe what is happening in occupied Palestine. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The use of the term apartheid actually contributes to one of the primary reasons why the occupation continues. ❋ Ellen Beth Gill (2007)

The paragraph does not refer to Israel by name, but Palestinian activists at the conference have been using the term apartheid to describe its treatment of their countrymen. ❋ Unknown (2001)

The party, which has been in office since 1948 when it gave the world the term apartheid, is now trying to win black support to challenge the far more popular African National Congress. ❋ Unknown (1994)

Spear, a determined assault on the artificial political, economic and racist barriers which go under the term apartheid or separate development. ❋ Unknown (1980)

States and to the non-whites in South Africa; that we hear no more of "baasskap"; that the term apartheid itself is being replaced by "separate development" and "separate freedoms"; that liberalism is no more such a bogey that it was a year ago; that South Africa is no longer described as the outpost of ❋ Unknown (1965)

Whether or not you agree with the appropriateness of the term apartheid in describing Israel, it is hard to disagree that a reasonable debate can be had about it. ❋ We Move To Canada (2010)

The use of the term apartheid has been criticized by Jewish communities and condemned by MPPs in Ontario. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nonetheless, it is claimed that in her denunciation of the term apartheid, she attacked free speech. ❋ Spurs (2010)

I suspect too that these critics would not view a similar condemnation of the term apartheid issued, for instance in an email or on the radio, as other than an expression of disagreement. ❋ Spurs (2010)

Taking her cue from many Muslims themselves she spoke with, many of whom are not vested in the term apartheid, DiNovo pushes the need to talk about ending the occupation, to talk about the wall and for a two state solution. ❋ Spurs (2010)

I couldn't [get in] to the [club] because of the [bouncers] apartheid ❋ Kal (2004)

Can you name two [countries] that use or have used apartheid? [South Africa] and [Israel] ❋ Hugewetvaajayna (2023)

apartheid is [not good] , but it's [better than] [political correctness] ❋ Didier (2007)

Hey you [kaffir], you can't go there that's only for white [Europeans]. [Screw you] bitch apartheid is over! ❋ John Xa (2006)

As the high priest of [suppression], Apartheides commands me to sacrifice a minority at the [altar] of racial [inequality] at the dawn of each soulstace. ❋ Ed K (2003)

You mean they aren't opening a new [whole foods] up the street [afterall]? This [sh*t] is food apartheid ❋ Nubie Plz (2008)

When they gonna open up a place with sum [organic] food n sh*t? [I'm sick] of [eatin] chickren at KFC. This is food apartheid! ❋ Jeriquan (2008)

[Guesstimate] how many developed countries practise [vaccine apartheid] in one form or another, while claiming to respect the personal rights of their citizens to get [jabbed] or not. ❋ MathPlus (2021)

Due to the ecclesiastical apartheid in [my mom's] church she can't seem to become a [pastor] even though she has a [theology] degree. ❋ B Roc (2008)

Countries are staring to [implement] Medical Apartheid by only allowing inoculated people to leave their [homes]. Ie: Non inoculated people are not allowed to leave or travel [freely]. ❋ Facetious Is Me (2021)

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