word
Residential Segregation
REZ-ih-den-shul seg-reh-GAY-shun
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ResidentialSegregation
Dictionary meaning
The physical separation of different social groups—such as those distinguished by race, ethnicity, or income—into distinct residential neighborhoods within a city. Residential segregation can perpetuate inequality by concentrating disadvantage and limiting access to quality schools, jobs, and services.
Examples
- Decades of discriminatory lending practices contributed to persistent residential segregation.
- Researchers mapped residential segregation patterns using census block data.
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