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Separatism

noun

A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups. Synonym: segregation.

A disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists. "Demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education"

Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state. Synonym: separationism.

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