separatism

sep·a·ra·tist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sep-er-uh-tist, -uh-rey-]
- /ˈsɛp ər ə tɪst, -əˌreɪ-/
- /ˈsep.ər.ə.tɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sep-er-uh-tist, -uh-rey-]
- /ˈsɛp ər ə tɪst, -əˌreɪ-/

Definitions of separatism word

noun separatism a person who separates, withdraws, or secedes, as from an established church. 1
noun separatism an advocate of separation, especially ecclesiastical or political separation. 1
adjective separatism of, relating to, or designating separatism or separatists: separatist forces; separatist tendencies. 1
uncountable noun separatism Separatism is the beliefs and activities of separatists. 0
noun separatism a condition or the advocacy of political, religious, or racial separation 0

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Origin of separatism

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; separate (adj.) + -ist

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Parts of speech for Separatism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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separatism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for separatism

noun separatism

nationalism — spirit or aspirations common to the whole of a nation.

Just one Synonym for separatism