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Separatism   /sˈɛpərətˌɪzəm/   Listen
Separatism

noun
1.
A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups.  Synonym: segregation.
2.
A disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists.  "Demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education"
3.
Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.  Synonym: separationism.



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Words linked to "Separatism" :   disposition, de jure segregation, sex segregation, social system, racial segregation, separation, separationism, social organization, segregation, structure, social organisation, social structure, purdah, de facto segregation, separatist


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