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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

separatism

/sɛpəˈrætɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does separatism mean?

noun

The advocacy of a separate nation or community for a particular group of people, often based on ethnic, linguistic, or cultural differences. The practice of creating or maintaining a separate nation or community.

Example

"The separatist movement in Quebec has been a contentious issue in Canadian politics for decades."

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