Segregation

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Segregation means to separate from a group.

It may refer to:

Geographical segregation, separation of groups from a large population into different areas
Mendel's law of segregation, a genetic inheritance law which states that a character trait will be inherited from either parent but not a blend of both
Particle segregation, the phenomenon of solid particles separating due to differences in particle size and or density
Racial segregation, separation according to race or ethnic group
Religious segregation, separation according to religious affiliation
Security segregation, the separation of assets belonging to customers from the assets of the financial institution holding them
Segregated cycle facilities, separation of cyclists from the path of powerful drivers
Sex segregation, separation according to gender

Segregate may also refer to:

Segregate (taxonomy), when a grouping of organisms is created by the division of another grouping