irridentist

/ˌɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/
noun
  1. A person who supports or is part of a movement to reclaim and unite territories considered historically or ethnically part of their country.
    • The irridentist gave a passionate speech about the lost homeland.
    • She wrote a book about the lives of irridentists in the early 20th century.
    • Many irridentists were arrested for protesting the border treaty.
adjective
  1. Relating to or supporting the policy of reclaiming lost territories.
    • His irridentist views made him unpopular with the current government.
    • The newspaper published an irridentist editorial calling for action.
    • The group held irridentist rallies every weekend.
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