separatism

nouns

a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups

a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists

"separatism is a serious problem in Quebec"; "demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education"

separatism

is derived from

separatist

is a type of (narrower)

a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing

"a swelling with a disposition to rupture"

disposition

advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

separationism, separatism