sex segregation

/sɛks ˈsɛgrəˌgeɪʃən/
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Definitions of sex segregation
  1. noun
    the traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded
    synonyms: purdah
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    type of:
    segregation, separatism
    a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
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