1. to encourage, advance, or actively support the separation of people based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other characteristics
The discriminatory policies promote segregation in schools and public spaces.
As políticas discriminatórias promovem segregação nas escolas e espaços públicos.
2. to engage in actions or advocacy that intentionally separate groups of people
Civil rights activists fought against those who sought to promote segregation.
Os ativistas dos direitos civis lutaram contra aqueles que buscavam promover segregação.