Independentist: meaning, definitions and examples
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independentist
[ ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntɪst ]
political movement
A person who advocates or supports independence, especially of a region or territory from a larger political entity.
Synonyms
autonomist, separatist, sovereigntist
Examples of usage
- The independentist movement in Catalonia is gaining momentum.
- Many independentists in Scotland are pushing for another referendum on independence.
individual belief
A person who believes in or seeks independence, self-reliance, and autonomy in various aspects of life.
Synonyms
autonomous thinker, independent-minded person, self-reliant individual
Examples of usage
- She has always been an independentist, preferring to do things her own way.
- The artist's work reflects a strong independentist spirit.
Translations
Translations of the word "independentist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 independentista
🇮🇳 स्वतंत्रतावादी
🇩🇪 Unabhängigkeitskämpfer
🇮🇩 pendukung kemerdekaan
🇺🇦 незалежник
🇵🇱 niezależnościowiec
🇯🇵 独立主義者 (dokuritsu shugi-sha)
🇫🇷 indépendantiste
🇪🇸 independentista
🇹🇷 bağımsızlık yanlısı
🇰🇷 독립주의자 (dongnipju-uija)
🇸🇦 استقلالي (istiqlāli)
🇨🇿 nezávislosti
🇸🇰 nezávislostný
🇨🇳 独立主义者 (dúlì zhǔyì zhě)
🇸🇮 neodvisnež
🇮🇸 sjálfstæðissinni
🇰🇿 тәуелсіздікшіл
🇬🇪 დამოუკიდებლობის მომხრე
🇦🇿 müstəqillik tərəfdarı
🇲🇽 independentista
Word origin
The term "independentist" originated in the early 20th century during various movements for independence and autonomy around the world. It reflects the desire for self-governance and freedom from external control. The concept of independentism has been a driving force in numerous political and social struggles throughout history, shaping the course of nations and regions.
See also: independently.