"compartmentalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From compartmental + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|compartmental|ism}} compartmental + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} compartmentalism (uncountable)
  1. A tendency to compartmentalize, or keep things separate Tags: uncountable Related terms: compartmentalist
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