Definition of Separatism

1. Noun. A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups.


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"
Generic synonyms: Disposition
Derivative terms: Separatist

3. Noun. Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.
Exact synonyms: Separationism
Generic synonyms: Separation

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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Separatism

separating wire
separatings
separation
separation anxiety
separation anxiety disorder
separation anxiety disorders
separation energy
separation of concerns
separation of powers
separation of retina
separation of teeth
separationist
separationists
separations
separations of powers
separatism (current term)
separatisms
separatist
separatistic
separatists
separative
separator
separators
separatory
separatrices
separatrix
separatrixes
separatum
sepawn
sepawns

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