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separatism

noun

Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

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Word length
10
Starts with
S
Ends with
M
Contains
EP
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. Advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

noun

  1. A disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists

    “Separatism is a serious problem in Quebec”

noun

  1. A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups

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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

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