separatism
se·pa·ra·tism
noun
2.
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 mainstream education”
Origin
From separate + -ism.
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