Word
separatist
Phoneticssep·a·ratist
US/ˈsɛpɝətɪst/
UK/sˈɛpəɹˌætɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who wants their region or group to break away from a larger country and become independent. They usually believe their group has a different culture or history that justifies having its own government.
n. an advocate for the secession of a specific group of people or a territorial region from a larger political entity. Often associated with movements based on distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural identities.
Examples
“The separatist group wants to form a new country.”
“After years of political tension, the separatist leaders called for a referendum to decide the region's future independence.”
“The government faced significant international pressure to negotiate with separatist factions that had established a parallel administration in the disputed northern provinces.”
Examples
simple
“The separatist group wants to form a new country.”
contextual
“After years of political tension, the separatist leaders called for a referendum to decide the region's future independence.”
complex
“The government faced significant international pressure to negotiate with separatist factions that had established a parallel administration in the disputed northern provinces.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'separatist movement' or 'separatist rebels'.
Real-World Examples
“Ukraine hosted Eurovision in 2017 despite the conflict in the country's east between Ukrainian forces and Moscow-backed separatists.” “The petition also pointed to reported ties between Hoekstra and the founder of an application used by separatists in Calgary to rally support for their movement.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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