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English to English noun
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a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups |  | source: wordnet30
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a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists | | Example: separatism is a serious problem in Quebec
demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education
source: wordnet30
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advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state | | source: wordnet30
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The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing. | | source: webster1913
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