Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
secessionist
Noun
/sɪˈsɛʃənɪst/
Definition
A person who advocates for secession, particularly from a political or governmental entity.
Examples
- During the Civil War, many secessionists believed that their rights were not being respected by the federal government.
- The secessionist movement gained momentum as protests grew in the region.
- In some countries, secessionists are seen as rebels or freedom fighters depending on the political view.
Meaning
Secessionists believe that a particular region or group should separate from a larger political unit to form its own government or state.
Synonyms
- Separatist
- Disunionist
- Splitist
