👉 In linguistics and anthropology, "desegmented" is a term used to describe a process or situation in which two or more groups are brought together for cultural exchange. It can refer to individuals from different backgrounds coming together to share their cultures, traditions, beliefs, and experiences. The term was popularized by the sociologist James F. Gray in his 1970 book "Migrations: The Transformation of Social Groups." In this work, he discusses how societies come together for cultural