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Secessionist

Verb / sɪˈseʃʌnɪst / Another word for secessionist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A secessionist is someone who supports the idea of a group or state separating from a larger group or country.

Synonyms & similar words

rebel separatist insurgent dissenter revolutionary treasonist insurrectionist mutineer schismatic factionist disloyalist renegade seditionist maverick radical breakaway disunionist renouncer defector defiant

Example sentences

  1. The secessionist group wanted their own country.
  2. The secessionist leader inspired many people to join their cause.
  3. The secessionist movement led to a civil war.
  4. The secessionist states formed their own government.
  5. The secessionist party won the majority in the election.

Quotes

  • In the end, secessionist arguments are a dangerous distraction from the real issues that face our country today.
  • The secessionist movement sought to tear the nation apart.
  • Secessionist sentiments can sometimes arise from feelings of frustration and discontent.

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