Secessionist

Pronunciation: /səˈsɛʃənɪst/

Definitions of secessionist

noun a person who advocates or supports secession, especially from a political union or federation

Example Sentences

A1 The secessionist group declared independence from the country.

A2 The secessionist movement gained momentum in the region.

B1 The secessionist party is advocating for autonomy from the central government.

B2 The secessionist leader was arrested for inciting rebellion.

C1 The secessionist faction has been involved in violent clashes with government forces.

C2 The secessionist ideology is deeply rooted in historical grievances and political aspirations.

Examples of secessionist in a Sentence

formal The secessionist movement in the region has gained momentum in recent years.

informal Some people think the secessionist group is just causing trouble for no reason.

slang The secessionist crew is always stirring up drama.

figurative His secessionist tendencies in the workplace often lead to conflict with his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of secessionist

• past tense: seceded
• plural: secessionists
• comparative: more secessionist
• superlative: most secessionist
• present tense: secessionist
• future tense: will secede
• perfect tense: have seceded
• continuous tense: is seceding
• singular: secessionist
• positive degree: secessionist
• infinitive: to secede
• gerund: seceding
• participle: seceding

Origin and Evolution of secessionist

First Known Use: 1860 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'secessionist' originated from the Latin word 'secedere' meaning 'to withdraw' or 'to separate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of the American Civil War to describe those who advocated for the withdrawal of Southern states from the Union, the term 'secessionist' has since been used more broadly to refer to individuals or groups seeking separation or independence from a larger entity.