secessionism

American  

[si-sesh-uhn-iz-uhm] / sɪˈsɛʃ ənˌɪz əm /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

China introduced a sweeping national security law in June last year to crack down on what it deems subversion, secessionism, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces, following months of sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019.

From Reuters

The law criminalizes secessionism, subversion, terrorism and foreign collusion in the city’s affairs.

From Seattle Times

The legislation punishes what Beijing broadly defines as secessionism, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in jail.

From Reuters

A successful effort to subvert an election would pose grave and fundamental risks to democracy, risking political violence and secessionism.

From New York Times