separatism
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/ˈseprətɪzəm/
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/ˈseprətɪzəm/
The belief or advocacy that a particular territory should be independent from the country it belongs to, often due to cultural, ethnic, or historical differences.
The rise in separatism has caused concern among the government officials.
分裂主義の高まりが政府の役人たちに懸念を与えました。