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separatism   (TTS Sound)

The noun separatism has 3 senses

• segregation, separatism -- (a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups)


• separatism -- (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")


• separationism, separatism -- (advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state)