separate but equal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /verb ˈsɛp əˌreɪt bʌt ˈē-kwəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /verb ˈsɛp əˌreɪt bʌt ˈē-kwəl/

Definition of separate but equal words

adjective separate but equal pertaining to a racial policy, formerly practiced in some parts of the United States, by which black people could be segregated if granted equal opportunities and facilities, as for education, transportation, or jobs. 1

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Parts of speech for Separate but equal

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adjective

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adverb

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separate but equal popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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