Seceded: meaning, definitions and examples
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seceded
[ sษชหsiหdษชd ]
political movement
Seceded refers to the act of formally withdrawing from a federation or body, especially a political entity like a country or a state. This term is commonly associated with the historical context of the United States Civil War, where several Southern states seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States. The action of secession often arises from disputes over governance, representation, or cultural differences. It indicates a significant shift in political affiliation and can lead to conflict or negotiations depending on the circumstances surrounding the secession.
Synonyms
broke away, departed, separated, withdrawn
Examples of usage
- The Southern states seceded from the Union.
- Texas has a history of attempts to secede.
- The region voted to secede from the larger group.
- In 1861, eleven states seceded, leading to civil war.
Translations
Translations of the word "seceded" in other languages:
๐ต๐น secessionou
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเค เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช abgespalten
๐ฎ๐ฉ memisahkan diri
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะพะบัะตะผะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ odลฤ czyล siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฑ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'est sรฉparรฉ
๐ช๐ธ secesionado
๐น๐ท ayrฤฑldฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํํดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุตู
๐จ๐ฟ odtrhl se
๐ธ๐ฐ odtrhol sa
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑ็ฆป
๐ธ๐ฎ odcepil se
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณr รบt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปัะฟ ััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayrฤฑldฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ secesionado
Etymology
The term 'secede' originates from the Latin word 'secedere', which means 'to go aside' or 'to withdraw.' It was adopted into English in the early 19th century, gaining particular prominence during the American Civil War era. The context during this time refers specifically to the Southern states withdrawing from the Union, starting with South Carolina in 1860, which was a direct response to the election of Abraham Lincoln and the growing tensions surrounding slavery and states' rights. This act of secession has had lasting implications on American history, law, and culture, evolving into a significant discussion point regarding state sovereignty and federal authority.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,325, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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