separatism
    n 1: a social system that provides separate facilities for
         minority groups [syn: segregation, separatism]
    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"
    3: advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state
       [syn: separationism, separatism]

Separatism \Sep"a*ra*tism\, n. [CF. F. s['e]paratisme.]
   The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw
   from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.
   [1913 Webster]