irridentist
/ˌɪrɪˈdɛntɪst/
noun
- 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
- 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.