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Separatist

noun/sˈɛpɚɹətˌɪst/

Definition

an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)

having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude

Pronunciation

🇺🇸American English

/sˈɛpɚɹətˌɪst/

🇬🇧British English

/sˈɛpəɹətˌɪst/

🇮🇳Indian English

/sˈɛpəɹətˌɪst/

4 syllables Say it as /sˈɛpɚɹətˌɪst/.

Examples

a breakaway faction

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

separationist breakaway fissiparous

Parts of Speech

noun	an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)
adjective	having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude “a breakaway faction”

Word Forms

separatist	adjective	having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
separatism	noun	a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists
separate	verb	discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
separatist	noun	an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)

Test Yourself1 / 3

What is the primary definition of the word 'separatist'?

The primary meaning of 'separatist' is 'an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)'.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'separatist' in a grammatically correct way?

Using 'separatist' in a noun/adjective form makes the first sentence correct.

In which domain is the word 'separatist' most likely to appear as standard vocabulary?

'separatist' is a standard word used primarily in general literature and formal communications.

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