separatism
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪzəm/
:
separatismo
- In these circumstances, diversity develops into separatism, and relations of negotiated consent are replaced by ones of suspicion, hostility, and conflict.
- racial separatism
- nationalism and separatism
Examples
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As a result, "measured separatism" soon gave way to a policy of assimilation.
Academic text (1997) -
The PIC program did not advocate racial separatism, pledging allegiance to the Cuban nation and advocating goals with broad popular appeal.
Academic text (1999) -
In this respect, separatism is a kind of defense mechanism against what is perceived as a threat to local interests.
Academic text (1999) -
Separatism, derived partly from the practice of consciousness raising, was well established in Italy during the mid-1970s.
Academic text (1995) -
To most Americans, separatism and segregation appeared the best defenses in a warring world.
Academic text (2003) -
Their relationships defied ethnic separatism and mainstream segregation, offering up an alternative identification based upon cultural belonging and compromise.
Academic text (2003) -
26 John McWhorter, linguist and minority-policy advocate, identifies an ideology of "anti-intellectualism" underlain by separatism and victimology.
Academic text (2001) -
The policy of separatism in the region led to increased tensions between different ethnic groups.
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Many activists argue that separatism undermines social cohesion and promotes division in society.
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Critics of separatism believe that it can result in isolation and hinder collaboration among communities.
Synonyms
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9.9
A belief that a region should leave a country to become independent
A belief that keeps people of different races or religions apart
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A belief that White people should live apart in their own communities and schools
How Segregationist
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Separatism comes from the Latin verb separare, which means 'to separate' and is the same root as the English word separate, so separatism is the policy or practice of keeping groups, institutions, or people apart.