Apartheid – Keeping people of different races apart by law
(Pronounced uh-pahr-tide)
To remember the definition of the word apartheid, use the following mnemonic:
The law wanted them to be apart until they died (apartheid) just because they were different races.
Examples of apartheid in a sentence
When apartheid was officially abolished, the African family rejoiced.
Apartheid made it impossible for black children to attend school with white students.
He recognised her contribution to the fight to end apartheid.
