separatism (n.)

1620s, from separate + -ism. First used in a denominational religious sense; from 1866 in a political sense.

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late 14c., from Latin separatus, past participle of separare "to pull apart," from se- "apart" (see secret (n.)) + parare "make ready, prepare" (from PIE root *pere- (1) "to produce, procure"). Sever (q.v.) is a doublet, via French. Related: Separated; separating.

-ism

word-forming element making nouns implying a practice, system, doctrine, etc., from French -isme or directly from Latin -isma, -ismus (source also of Italian, Spanish -ismo, Dutch, German -ismus), from Greek -ismos, noun ending signifying the practice or teaching of a thing, from the stem of verbs in -izein, a verb-forming element denoting the doing of the noun or adjective to which it is attached. For distinction of use, see -ity. The related Greek suffix -isma(t)- affects some forms.

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separatism (n.)

a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups;

Synonyms: segregation

separatism (n.)

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

separatism (n.)

advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state;

Synonyms: separationism

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