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separatism > 3 senses
NOUN1separatism, segregationA social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
2separatismA disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group
3separatism, separationismAdvocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
separatism > pronunciation
Soundsseh'perahtih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism, absenteeism, absolutism, and 548 more rhymes in ahm...
separatism > noun 1, group
MeaningA social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups.
Synonymssegregation
Broadersocial organization, social organisation, social structure, social system, structure
Narrowerracial segregation; de facto segregation; de jure segregation; purdah, sex segregation; white separatism
separatism > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group. The principles and practices of separatists.
Examples"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"
Broaderdisposition
Nounsseparatist
separatism > noun 3, act
MeaningAdvocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.
Synonymsseparationism
Broaderseparation

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