Apartheid Definition

apartheid
noun
  1. a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa

"Apartheid" in song lyrics

See how apartheid is used in real songs:

  • "I'm more inclined to expose Israel to their apartheid"
    Braintax — The Beast Is Us
  • "Talking bout a brand new apartheid"
    Da Lench Mob — Guerillas in Tha Mist
  • "and separate the city like a rap apartheid"
    Freddie Bruno — Freddie B-R-U-Know

Usage tips for "apartheid"

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