separatism
noun
sep·a·rat·ism
ˈse-p(ə-)rə-ˌti-zəm 
: a belief in, movement for, or state of separation (such as schism, secession, or segregation)
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These tactical innovations have been reinforced by deliberate efforts at broadening the support base for Baloch separatism.
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Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Lance Taylor was enamored with the separatism of the Black Panthers.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Amid the Cold War, Indonesian leaders feared that an independent East Timor would fuel separatism and fall under communist influence.
—Agathe Demarolle, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
The stance aligns with China’s own sensitivities over sovereignty and separatism.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Lance Taylor was enamored with the separatism of the Black Panthers.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Amid the Cold War, Indonesian leaders feared that an independent East Timor would fuel separatism and fall under communist influence.
—Agathe Demarolle, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026
The stance aligns with China’s own sensitivities over sovereignty and separatism.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for separatism
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“Separatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/separatism. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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