Separatism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The government's policy of separatism led to the creation of separate schools for different ethnic groups, which some argued would only exacerbate social divisions.
- Critics of the new housing development accused the city of promoting separatism by building separate residential areas for different income levels.
- The separatism inherent in the country's healthcare system meant that patients from different socioeconomic backgrounds received vastly different levels of care.
- The university's decision to create separate dormitories for students from different cultural backgrounds was seen by some as a form of separatism that would hinder integration.
- Proponents of separatism argued that separate facilities for minority groups would allow them to preserve their unique cultural identities and traditions.