Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

separatism

noun

/ˈsɛpəreɪtəˌɪzəm/

Definition

The advocacy or practice of separation, especially for a specific group or community to create an independent region or state.

Examples

The separatism in the region resulted in a prolonged conflict.
Many countries have experienced movements driven by cultural separatism.
Her views on separatism were shaped by her family’s history.

Meaning

Separatism refers to the desire of a particular group to segregate themselves from a larger body, often based on ethnic, religious, or cultural identity. This movement seeks greater autonomy or complete independence, leading to divisions in existing political structures.