separationism, separatism
(noun) advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
separatism
(noun) 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”
segregation, separatism
(noun) a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
Source: WordNet® 3.1
separatism (countable and uncountable, plural separatisms)
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.
Source: Wiktionary
Sep"a*ra*tism, n. Etym: [CF. F. séparatisme.]
Definition: The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 May 2025
(noun) sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
