A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups.
An advocacy of separation, especially ecclesiastical or political separation.
a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists; "separatism is a serious problem in Quebec"; "demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstr
a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups
advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists