English to English
noun
- a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
source: WordNet 3.0
- The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.
source: Webster 1913
