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)

Examples of separatism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At that particular time, there was a lot of talk of separatism with Quebec. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

For decades, Alberta separatism remained on the political margins. — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Future of separatism Keith Wilson, another Alberta independence leader who was lead counsel for the 2022 convoy organizers, said separatists see the vote as a way to give Alberta more leverage in dealing with Ottawa, even short of independence. — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Lich, who was tried and convicted in connection with the protests and is still under house arrest, has shifted her energies to Alberta separatism. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for separatism

• activism
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• aneurism
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• aphorism
• atomism
• barbarism
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