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Definition of Separatism
1. Noun. A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups.
Exact synonyms: Segregation
Generic synonyms: Social Organisation, Social Organization, Social Structure, Social System, Structure
Specialized synonyms: Racial Segregation, De Facto Segregation, De Jure Segregation, Purdah, Sex Segregation, White Separatism
Derivative terms: Segregate, Segregationist
Generic synonyms: Social Organisation, Social Organization, Social Structure, Social System, Structure
Specialized synonyms: Racial Segregation, De Facto Segregation, De Jure Segregation, Purdah, Sex Segregation, White Separatism
Derivative terms: Segregate, Segregationist
2. Noun. 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. Noun. Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.
Definition of Separatism
1. n. The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.
Definition of Separatism
1. Noun. A theory or doctrine which supports a state of separation between organizations, institutions, or other societal groups (e.g. between church and state) or between different political jurisdictions (e.g. a country and its former colony). ¹
2. Noun. The practice of treating members of different societal groups in a politically, legally, or economically different manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Separatism
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