secessionism

[si-sesh-uhn-iz-uhm]

noun

1. promotion of secession from a federation, association, or union.

Example Sentences

Fearing reprisals, local media has largely wilted under the pressure and most newspapers appear to have cooperated and self-censored stories, afraid to be branded anti-national by a government that equates criticism with secessionism.

From Seattle Times

India had then issued a sharp statement saying that it had "strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada" who it accused of "promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats".

From BBC

In an uncharacteristically sharp statement, the Indian government said it had "strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada" who it accused of "promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats".

From BBC

The statement described the Sikh movement as “promoting secessionism and inciting violence” against Indian diplomats.

From Seattle Times

In the meeting with Mr Trudeau, Mr Modi aired concerns about the "continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada" and said they were promoting secessionism and inciting violence, according to his office.

From BBC