separatist
adjective/ˈsɛpərətɪst/
Frequency rank: #11,537 most common English word
Meaning
a person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, especially for political or religious independence.
Example sentence
The government refused to negotiate with separatist leaders who demanded full independence for their region.
Synonyms & related words
- secessionist
- independence
- nationalist
- autonomist
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