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/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The action or state of moving or being moved apart.
The separation of the two countries occurred after years of conflict.
The condition of being apart or disunited.
After the separation from his partner, he found it difficult to adjust.
The division of a group into distinct parts or categories.
The separation of classes in the educational system has been a topic of much debate.
The act of distinguishing or creating space between two or more entities.
There must be a clear separation between church and state in a democratic society.
A legal term indicating the formal ending of a marriage, while not dissolving it.
They filed for a legal separation to allow for some time apart before considering divorce.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin separatio(n-), from separare ‘to separate’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
separation anxiety:
a psychological condition where an individual experiences excessive fear or distress when separated from a significant person.
separation of powers:
a model for governing a state, typically dividing government responsibilities into distinct branches.
emotional separation:
a state in which individuals disconnect emotionally from each other.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
going through a split
After the separation, he felt free but also lost.
break up
They had a tough time after the separation, but they moved on.