Apartheid
Meaning in English: segregation on grounds other than race, a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race, ethnicity, caste.
Meaning in Hindi: रंगभेद
Usage in Sentence:
“The emergence of Nelson Mandela in South Africa ended the practice of apartheid in the country.”
Synonyms: discrimination, racism, separation.
Antonyms: fairness, justice, regard, respect, tolerance.
Mnemonic (Trick to remember):
Social policy of keeping people APART.
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