HyperDic: separatism

English > 3 senses of the word *separatism*:
NOUN	group	separatism, segregation	a social system that provides separate facilities / facilities for minority groups
	attribute	separatism	a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger / larger group
	act	separatism, separationism	advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

separatism > pronunciation
Sounds	seh'perahtih.zahm
Rhymes	abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...

English > *separatism*: 3 senses > noun 1, group
Meaning	A social system that provides separate facilities / facilities for minority groups.
Synonym	segregation
Narrower	de facto segregation	segregation (especially in schools) that happens / happens in fact although not required by law
	de jure segregation	segregation that is imposed by law
	purdah, sex segregation	The traditional Hindu or Muslim system of keeping women secluded
	racial segregation	segregation by race
	white separatism	A social system in which white people live separately from members of other races
Broader	social organization, social organisation, social structure, social system, structure	The people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
Spanish	discriminación, marginación, segregacionismo, segregación
Catalan	segregació

English > *separatism*: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	A 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"
Broader	disposition	A natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
Spanish	separatismo
Nouns	separatist	an 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
Meaning	advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state.
Synonym	separationism
Broader	separation	The social act of separating or parting company
Spanish	separatismo

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