The belief or practice of wanting to be separate from a larger group of people, especially in politics or religion.
Some people think separatism is good because they want to have their own way, but others think it is bad because it can cause problems.
Examples:
Their separatism led to the formation of a new country.
The separatism in the region caused a lot of disagreement.
She doesn't like the separatism in her community.
The separatism of the group was so strong that they decided to leave.
The separatism of the group was so strong that they wouldn't even talk to the others.
The separatism of the group was so strong that they built a big wall to keep others out.