Secessionist
noun
A person who supports the withdrawal of a group from a larger entity, such as a nation or state.
The secessionist argued that their region's unique culture was not being honored within the larger nation.
Often appears as...
- secessionist movements
- secessionist groups
adjective
Supporting secession, or the act of withdrawing from a larger entity like a country or state.
The secessionist party won the regional elections, causing concern for the central government.
Often appears as...
- secessionist policies
- secessionist demands
noun
A person who supports the withdrawal of a group from a larger entity, such as a nation or state.
The secessionist argued that their region's unique culture was not being honored within the larger nation.
Often appears as...
- secessionist movements
- secessionist groups
adjective
Supporting secession, or the act of withdrawing from a larger entity like a country or state.
The secessionist party won the regional elections, causing concern for the central government.
Often appears as...
- secessionist policies
- secessionist demands
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about regions wanting independence from their country.
Secessionists are demanding a referendum to form their own state.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Associated with historical events where areas tried to leave a country.
The secessionist movement in the south led to the Civil War.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Themes of cultural or ethnic identity often play a role in secessionist movements.
Secessionist claims are partly fueled by the region's distinct language.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about regions wanting independence from their country.
Secessionists are demanding a referendum to form their own state.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Associated with historical events where areas tried to leave a country.
The secessionist movement in the south led to the Civil War.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Themes of cultural or ethnic identity often play a role in secessionist movements.
Secessionist claims are partly fueled by the region's distinct language.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Context
Often used in discussions about regions wanting independence from their country.
Secessionists are demanding a referendum to form their own state.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Associated with historical events where areas tried to leave a country.
The secessionist movement in the south led to the Civil War.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Identity
Themes of cultural or ethnic identity often play a role in secessionist movements.
Secessionist claims are partly fueled by the region's distinct language.
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