separatism
The English word “separatism” has 2 meanings listed here.
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).
- The practice of treating members of different societal groups in a politically, legally, or economically different manner.
Etymology
From separate + -ism.
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