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Had been desegregated

🇬🇧 UK //hæd bɪn ˌdiːsɛɡrəˈɡeɪtɪd// 🇺🇸 US //hæd bɪn ˌdiːsɛɡrəˈɡeɪtɪd//

Meaning of Had been desegregated

To stop the practice of separating people based on race.

In simple words: To end the separation of different racial groups.

Had been desegregated in a sentence

• The school had been desegregated after years of struggle.
• In 1964, many public places had been desegregated.
• After the new law, all schools had been desegregated by the end of the decade.
• The activists celebrated that the community had been desegregated at last.
• Research shows that public transportation had been desegregated gradually.

How to use Had been desegregated

Used in historical or legal contexts when discussing the ending of segregation. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing history.

Grammar pattern

had been + past participle

Memory hint

Think of 'had been' as a time machine taking us back to when segregation ended.

Related words

Collocations with Had been desegregated

• had been desegregated for years
• had been desegregated recently
• had been desegregated effectively

Synonyms for Had been desegregated

• integrated
• unified
• combined
• merged

Common mistakes with Had been desegregated

• Using 'desegregate' incorrectly without the correct form.
• Confusing with 'segregated'.
• Omitting 'had been' in past perfect tense.

Frequently asked questions about Had been desegregated

What does Had been desegregated mean?

To end the separation of different racial groups.

What is the definition of Had been desegregated?

To stop the practice of separating people based on race.

How do you use Had been desegregated in a sentence?

The school had been desegregated after years of struggle.

Can you give another example of Had been desegregated?

In 1964, many public places had been desegregated.

What are synonyms for Had been desegregated?

Common alternatives include integrated, unified, combined, merged.

What words go with Had been desegregated?

It commonly pairs with had been desegregated for years, had been desegregated recently, had been desegregated effectively.

What are common mistakes when using Had been desegregated?

Using 'desegregate' incorrectly without the correct form. Confusing with 'segregated'. Omitting 'had been' in past perfect tense.

How do you pronounce Had been desegregated?

US: //hæd bɪn ˌdiːsɛɡrəˈɡeɪtɪd//, UK: //hæd bɪn ˌdiːsɛɡrəˈɡeɪtɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Had been desegregated formal or informal?

"Had been desegregated" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Had been desegregated?

Used in historical or legal contexts when discussing the ending of segregation. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing history.