SEPARATISM

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

Etymology

Noun

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

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