a. Regionalism is a phenomena when people belonging to one geographical area express their loyalty to that land and develop a sense of brotherhood with the people of that land who share same culture and same language. People adhering to this ideology demand more decentralization and more autonomy within the country.

b. Whereas, separatism is a secessionist tendency wherein people belonging to one region, culture, ethnicity or tribe demand a separate state/nation for themselves, meaning complete autonomy