separatism
Nouns
- (n) a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups segregation,
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(n) 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
- (n) advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state separationism,