Separatist: meaning, definitions and examples

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separatist

 

[ หˆsษ›pษ™rษ™tษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

movement for separation

A separatist is someone who believes in or advocates for the separation of a particular group from a larger body, often for political, cultural, or religious reasons. Separatists seek to establish their own independent state or territory, distinct from the larger entity they are currently a part of.

Synonyms

autonomist, independentist, secessionist

Examples of usage

  • Many separatist movements around the world are driven by a desire for greater autonomy and self-governance.
  • The separatists in the region have been demanding independence for years.
Context #2 | Adjective

relating to separation

When something is described as separatist, it pertains to or promotes the idea of separation. It can refer to policies, movements, or individuals that advocate for division or independence from a larger whole.

Synonyms

autonomist, independentist, secessionist

Examples of usage

  • The separatist movement gained momentum in the region.
  • The government condemned the separatist activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "separatist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น separatista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—เคพเคตเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Separatist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ separatis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะฟะฐั€ะฐั‚ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ separatysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†้›ขไธป็พฉ่€… (bunri shujisha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉparatiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ separatista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayrฤฑlฤฑkรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฆฌ์ฃผ์˜์ž (bunlijuuija)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ูุตุงู„ูŠ (infisali)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ separatista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ separatista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†่ฃ‚ไธปไน‰่€… (fฤ“nliรจ zhว”yรฌ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ separatist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐskilnaรฐarsinni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฟะฐั€ะฐั‚ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜ (separatisti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ separatist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ separatista

Word origin

The term 'separatist' originated in the early 17th century from the word 'separate,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'separatus,' meaning 'set apart.' The concept of separatism has historical roots in various movements for independence, autonomy, and self-determination. Throughout history, separatist ideologies have played a significant role in shaping political landscapes and influencing the formation of new states.

See also: separable, separated, separately, separating, separation, separatism.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,225, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.