"separatism" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups (synset 108397071)
is a type of: social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure - the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
subtypes:
- racial segregation - segregation by race
- de facto segregation - segregation (especially in schools) that 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
- white separatism - a social system in which white people live separately from members of other races
same as: segregation
A disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group;
The principles and practices of separatists (synset 104950881)
"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"

is a type of: disposition - a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state (synset 101205155)
is a type of: separation - the social act of separating or parting company

same as: separationism