separatism
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- noun
- /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪzəm/
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separatismo
- The trends of integration and separatism have had an impact on Taiwan, too.
- ethnic separatism
- Kurdish separatism
- racial separatism
That's how they see it, that the problem there is mixture of Islam and Uyghur separatism.
- That's how they see it, that the problem there is mixture of Islam and Uyghur separatism.
- I've I've heard these terms used Oh separatism too right That are there is there interesting distinction that permeated that history that still lasts today.
Examples
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The rise of separatism has led to increased tensions in the region, as different groups seek independence.
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Within a landscape of separatism and prejudice, they located an intimacy born of being non-white.
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The EU, like the United States, has always condemned separatism and terrorism.
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That's part of what happened there and, unfortunately, it meant that some people fell into separatism.
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If we want to think about black nationalism or black separatism, we also want to talk in terms of Islam.
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Yugoslavia was also influenced by separatism and has disintegrated as a result.
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For its part, the Iraqi government has always feared the possibility of Kurdish separatism.
Academic text (2004) -
Pakistani officials admit to having tried repeatedly to foment separatism in Kashmir in the decades following the 1948 ceasefire.
Academic text (2000) -
Autocratic government is partially appealing because it addresses the problems of ethnic separatism and territorial fragmentation that confront many contemporary states.
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Historically, separatism has been a driving force behind the push for independence in many countries.
Synonyms
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The process of moving apart or staying apart
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Leaving a country or part of a country to form a separate government
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An act of leaving a group suddenly to be on your own
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A situation where a region or country is not controlled by another country
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A belief that a region should leave a country to become independent
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A belief that White people should live apart in their own communities and schools
How Regionalist
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Separatism also joins the root separare 'to separate' with the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'movement', so separatism can mean the belief or movement of people or regions leaving a larger group to form their own separate community.