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promote segregation

[prəˈmoʊt ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən]
verb phrase
promover segregação
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.
Synonyms
encourage segregationadvance segregationsupport segregationfoster discriminationperpetuate segregation
Antonyms
promote integrationencourage inclusionadvance equalityfoster diversitysupport desegregation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promover segregação
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
promover segregação
standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
incentivar a segregação
alternative phrasing emphasizing encouragement

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a color line
keep people apart
maintain the status quo
draw the color barrier
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