Separatism: meaning, definitions and examples
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separatism
[ ˈsɛpərəˌtɪz(ə)m ]
political movement
The advocacy or practice of separation of a certain group of people from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs. Separatism often leads to the creation of an independent state or territory.
Synonyms
secessionism, self-determination
Examples of usage
- Ethnic separatism in Eastern Europe has resulted in the formation of several new countries.
- The Catalan separatism movement in Spain is seeking independence from the central government.
social movement
The belief or practice of promoting the interests of a particular region or group over the interests of the larger society or nation. Separatism can manifest in cultural, economic, or political spheres.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The separatism in Quebec seeks to preserve French language and culture within Canada.
- Economic separatism in certain regions has led to disparities in wealth distribution.
Translations
Translations of the word "separatism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 separatismo
🇮🇳 अलगाववाद
🇩🇪 Separatismus
🇮🇩 separatisme
🇺🇦 сепаратизм
🇵🇱 separatyzm
🇯🇵 分離主義（ぶんりしゅぎ）
🇫🇷 séparatisme
🇪🇸 separatismo
🇹🇷 ayrılıkçılık
🇰🇷 분리주의 (bunlijuyi)
🇸🇦 انفصالية (infisaliyah)
🇨🇿 separatismus
🇸🇰 separatizmus
🇨🇳 分离主义 (fēnlí zhǔyì)
🇸🇮 separatizem
🇮🇸 aðskilnaðarstefna
🇰🇿 сепаратизм
🇬🇪 სეპარატიზმი (separatizmi)
🇦🇿 separatizm
🇲🇽 separatismo
Word origin
The term 'separatism' emerged in the mid-19th century during a period of increasing nationalism and movements for self-determination. It has been used to describe various movements seeking independence, autonomy, or recognition for distinct cultural or political identities. Separatism has been a topic of debate and conflict in many regions around the world, with differing perspectives on the legitimacy and implications of separatist movements.
See also: separable, separated, separately, separating, separation, separatist.