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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The idea pushed by insurgent outfits — that Kashmir should be an independent state or join with Pakistan — has faded as Kashmiris have largely given up the idea of separatism.
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Showkat Nanda Atul Loke, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The impact of the financial crash in fueling the separatist crisis indicates the extent to which the crisis was brought about not only by historic nationalist sentiments but also by political developments unrelated to separatism.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Meanwhile, China will take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and firmly oppose 'Taiwan independence' separatism and external interference.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
There was a shining optimism to its sound, which mixed funk with the ecstasy of gospel, a little rock and a touch of psychedelia — as well as a vision of community and brotherhood that stood out in a period of political separatism.
—Rob Tannenbaum, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Showkat Nanda Atul Loke, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The impact of the financial crash in fueling the separatist crisis indicates the extent to which the crisis was brought about not only by historic nationalist sentiments but also by political developments unrelated to separatism.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Meanwhile, China will take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and firmly oppose 'Taiwan independence' separatism and external interference.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
There was a shining optimism to its sound, which mixed funk with the ecstasy of gospel, a little rock and a touch of psychedelia — as well as a vision of community and brotherhood that stood out in a period of political separatism.
—Rob Tannenbaum, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Separatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/separatism. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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