"separatism" in the noun sense
1. segregation, separatism
a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
2. separatism
a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group the principles and practices of separatists
"separatism is a serious problem in Quebec"
"demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education"
3. separationism, separatism
advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
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