HyperDic: separatism

English > 3 senses of the word separatism:
NOUNgroupseparatism, segregationa social system that provides separate facilities / facilities for minority groups
attributeseparatisma disposition toward schism and secession from a larger / larger group
actseparatism, separationismadvocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
separatism > pronunciation
Soundsseh'perahtih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > separatism: 3 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA social system that provides separate facilities / facilities for minority groups.
Synonymsegregation
Narrowerde facto segregationsegregation (especially in schools) that happens / happens in fact although not required by law
de jure segregationsegregation that is imposed by law
purdah, sex segregationThe traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded
racial segregationsegregation by race
white separatismA social system in which white people live separately from members of other races
Broadersocial organization, social organisation, social structure, social system, structureThe people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
Spanishdiscriminación, marginación, segregacionismo, segregación
Catalansegregació
English > separatism: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA disposition toward schism and secession from a larger / larger group; the principles and practices of separatists.
Examples
  • "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"
BroaderdispositionA natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
Spanishseparatismo
Nounsseparatistan advocate of secession or separation from a larger / larger group (such as an established church or a national union)
English > separatism: 3 senses > noun 3, act
Meaningadvocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.
Synonymseparationism
BroaderseparationThe social act of separating or parting company
Spanishseparatismo

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