separatism

Separatist principles or practices; disposition to separate or withdraw from some combination or union.

The character or act of a separatist; disposition to withdraw from a church; the practice of so withdrawing.

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).

The practice of treating members of different societal groups in a politically, legally, or economically different manner.

advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

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

a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups