separatism

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Synonyms: separatist, separation, separative, separating, separates, separatists, separatum

Antonyms: separatist, separation, separative, separating, separates, separatists, separatum

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Noun

1. A [[theory]] or [[doctrine]] which supports a state of [[separation]] between [[organizations]], [[institutions]], or other [[societal]] groups (e.g. between [[church]] and [[state]]) or between different [[political]] [[jurisdiction]]s (e.g. a [[country]] and its [[former]] [[colony]]).
2. The practice of treating members of different societal groups in a [[politically]], [[legally]], or [[economically]] different manner.

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