Separatism - Definition

n 1: a social system that provides separate facilities for
minority groups [syn: segregation, separatism]
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"
3: advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
[syn: separationism, separatism]