separatism

Noun (3)

1. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groupsSynonyms: segregationType of social organization, social organisationKinds de jure segregation, purdah, white separatism, de facto segregation, racial segregation
2. 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”Type of disposition
3. advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and stateSynonyms: separationismType of separation