Secessionist: meaning, definitions and examples
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secessionist
[ sɪˈsɛʃ(ə)nɪst ]
political movement
A secessionist is a person who advocates or supports the withdrawal of a region from a larger political entity, often a country. Secessionists typically believe in the right to self-determination for a specific group of people.
Synonyms
autonomist, independence advocate, separatist
Examples of usage
- Many secessionists in the region are calling for independence from the central government.
- The secessionist movement gained momentum after years of political unrest.
- Secessionists argue that their region would be better off as an independent state.
- The secessionist leader delivered a passionate speech about sovereignty.
- The secessionist party won a majority in the recent elections.
Translations
Translations of the word "secessionist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 separatista
🇮🇳 अलगाववादी
🇩🇪 Sezessionist
🇮🇩 separatis
🇺🇦 сецесіоніст
🇵🇱 secesjonista
🇯🇵 分離主義者
🇫🇷 sécessionniste
🇪🇸 secesionista
🇹🇷 ayrılıkçı
🇰🇷 분리주의자
🇸🇦 انفصالي
🇨🇿 secesionista
🇸🇰 secesionista
🇨🇳 分裂主义者
🇸🇮 secesionist
🇮🇸 aðskilnaðarsinni
🇰🇿 сепаратист
🇬🇪 სეპარატისტი
🇦🇿 ayrılıqçı
🇲🇽 secesionista
Word origin
The term 'secessionist' originated in the mid-19th century during a period of political turmoil in various countries. The concept of secession has been a contentious issue throughout history, with movements seeking independence or autonomy for various reasons. Secessionist movements have often been influenced by factors such as cultural identity, historical grievances, or political ideologies.