noun
separatism; secessionism
Refers to the ideology or argument advocating political separation or independence of a region or group. Often used in political discourse.
See also: 分離主義
その地域では分離論が高まっている。
Separatism is on the rise in that region.
彼は分離論を唱える政治家だ。
He is a politician who advocates secessionism.
Compound of 分離 (separation) + 論 (theory, argument).