separatism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  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
  3. noun advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

Etymology

From separate + -ism.

Synonyms

segregation

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