separatist
/ˈsɛpərətɪst/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of separatists or separatism.
- The separatist movement gained support after the economic crisis.
- The region has a long history of separatist activity.
- Separatist leaders called for a boycott of the national elections.
noun
- A person who supports or takes part in the separation of a group from a larger political or religious body, especially to form an independent state or community.
- The peace talks included representatives from both the government and the separatists.
- Many separatists believe that their culture is not respected in the larger nation.
- The separatists declared their own government in the eastern part of the country.
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