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Seceding: meaning, definitions and examples

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seceding

 

[ sษชหˆsiหdษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political movement

Seceding refers to the act of formally withdrawing from an organization, alliance, or political entity, often to create a separate state or government. This term is most commonly associated with political contexts, particularly in reference to states or regions that choose to leave a larger governing body, such as a federation or confederation.

Synonyms

break away, detach, separate, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • Several states considered seceding from the union.
  • The region announced its intentions of seceding after the controversial election.
  • Historical movements often involved groups seceding to establish their autonomy.

Translations

Translations of the word "seceding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น secessรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abspaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั†ะตัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ secesja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†้›ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉcession

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayrฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ูุตุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ secesi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ secesia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†่ฃ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ secesija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒฏแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayrฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secesiรณn

Word origin

The term 'secede' is derived from the Latin word 'secedere', which means 'to withdraw'. It is made up of the prefix 'se-', meaning 'apart' or 'away', and 'cedere', meaning 'to go' or 'to yield'. The word entered the English language in the early 19th century, gaining prominence during events such as the American Civil War, when several Southern states seceded from the Union. This political phenomenon of secession highlights the tensions between state and federal power, often reflecting deep-seated issues related to governance, identity, and representation. Today, the concept of secession continues to resonate in political discourse, especially in regions seeking greater autonomy or independence.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,156 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.