1. (

• segregation ,
• separatism

) a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups ;

2. (

• separatism

) 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. (

• separationism ,
• separatism

) advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state ;