Separatism: meaning, definitions and examples

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separatism

[ ˈsɛpərəˌtɪz(ə)m ]

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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.

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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

factionalism, regionalism

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.