separatism, n.
(separatisms)
(separatisms)
advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
<noun.act>
separationism separatism
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hypernym
a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists
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separatism
sample sentences
"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"
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derivationally related form
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hypernym
a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
<noun.group>
segregation separatism
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derivationally related form