secessionism
/səˈsɛʃəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- The political belief or movement that supports withdrawing from a larger political entity, such as a country or federation.
- Historians study the rise of secessionism in the 19th century to understand modern conflicts.
- Secessionism has grown in the region due to cultural and economic differences.
- The party's platform was built on secessionism and self-governance.
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