separatism in French
separatism in French is séparatisme, indépendantisme — separatism means the belief that certain groups, institutions or places should be kept separate from each other, such as church and state, or a colony from the country that ruled it.
separatism in French
séparatisme
A theory or doctrine which supports a state of separation between organizations, institutions, or other societal groups (e.g. between church and state) or between different political jurisdictions (e.g. a country and its former colony).
indépendantisme
A theory or doctrine which supports a state of separation between organizations, institutions, or other societal groups (e.g. between church and state) or between different political jurisdictions (e.g. a country and its former colony).
What does "separatism" mean?
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noun The belief that certain groups, institutions or places should be kept separate from each other, such as church and state, or a colony from the country that ruled it.
"She wrote an essay expounding the tenets of Scottish separatism."
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noun The practice of treating different groups of people unequally in politics, law or economic life.
"Apartheid was a government-enforced form of separatism in which people received unequal social benefits based on race."
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separatism in a sentence
- She wrote an essay expounding the tenets of Scottish separatism.
- Apartheid was a government-enforced form of separatism in which people received unequal social benefits based on race.
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What is "separatism" in French?
"separatism" in French is séparatisme, indépendantisme. separatism means: The belief that certain groups, institutions or places should be kept separate from each other, such as church and state, or a colony from the country that ruled it.
Are there other ways to say "separatism" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "separatism": séparatisme, indépendantisme.
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