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separatist

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɛpɝətɪst// UK //sˈɛpəɹˌætɪst// sep·a·ratist

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'separatist movement' or 'separatist rebels'.

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