Secede: meaning, definitions and examples
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secede
[ sษชหsiหd ]
political separation
To secede means to formally withdraw from an organization, alliance, or political entity. This act is often associated with states or regions leaving a nation, particularly during times of conflict or disagreement over governance. Secession can lead to significant political and social ramifications, including wars and changes in territorial boundaries. The term is historically rooted in various movements, especially during the American Civil War, when Southern states attempted to secede from the Union.
Synonyms
break away, detach, disengage, withdraw
Examples of usage
- The Southern states sought to secede during the Civil War.
- In 2014, Crimea held a referendum to secede from Ukraine.
- The group decided to secede from the larger organization due to ideological differences.
Translations
Translations of the word "secede" in other languages:
๐ต๐น secessionar
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเค เคนเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abspalten
๐ฎ๐ฉ memisahkan diri
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ secesja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ขใใ
๐ซ๐ท sรฉcessionner
๐ช๐ธ secesiรณn
๐น๐ท ayrฤฑlmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ฆฌํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงููุตุงู
๐จ๐ฟ odtrลพenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ secesia
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ็ฆป
๐ธ๐ฎ secesija
๐ฎ๐ธ skilnaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแงแแคแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayrฤฑlmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ secesiรณn
Etymology
The word 'secede' comes from the Latin term 'secedere', which means 'to go apart' or 'to separate'. This Latin root combines the prefix 'se-' meaning 'apart' and 'cedere' meaning 'to go' or 'to yield'. The term began to gain prominence in English during the early 19th century, especially in the context of the political discourse surrounding the U.S. Civil War. It became a defining term for the actions of the Confederate states as they attempted to establish themselves as separate entities from the Union. Over the years, 'secede' has been applied to various contexts of separation, including colonies seeking independence, regions desiring autonomy, and groups distancing themselves from larger organizations. The implications of secession are often profound, affecting not just political structures but also social, economic, and cultural relationships.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,509, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25506 twirled
- 25507 engulf
- 25508 assenting
- 25509 secede
- 25510 scuffle
- 25511 consumable
- 25512 hypersensitive
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