Separation

Synonyms of separation

• parting
• disconnection
• division

Antonyms of separation

• connection
• joining
• union

Collocations of separation

legal separation

Frequency: 70 %

They decided to go through a legal separation before finalizing their divorce.

physical separation

Frequency: 60 %

The long-distance relationship required a lot of physical separation.

temporary separation

Frequency: 50 %

They decided to take a temporary separation to figure things out.

emotional separation

Frequency: 45 %

After the breakup, she needed time to heal from the emotional separation.

mutual separation

Frequency: 35 %

They agreed to a mutual separation to avoid any conflicts.

Idiomatic Expressions for separation

• Phrase: Separation of powers
  Meaning: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from having too much power
  Usage: The principle of separation of powers is a fundamental aspect of many democratic systems.