secessionist
noun
se·ces·sion·ist
si-ˈse-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who joins in a secession or maintains that secession is a right
secessionist
adjective
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As analysts have previously told Newsweek, even those critical of the Islamic Republic often rally behind the central government in the face of external threats and secessionist movements.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
However, most countries are loath to encourage secessionist movements.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
The border state had been rife with turmoil as secessionists street brawled with unionists about whose side Maryland should join.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Trump’s world, however, will hardly guarantee more success for secessionists.
—Ryan D. Griffiths, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
However, most countries are loath to encourage secessionist movements.
—Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
The border state had been rife with turmoil as secessionists street brawled with unionists about whose side Maryland should join.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
Trump’s world, however, will hardly guarantee more success for secessionists.
—Ryan D. Griffiths, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
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“Secessionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secessionist. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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secessionist
noun
se·ces·sion·ist
-ˈsesh-(ə-)nəst
: one who joins in or supports a secession
secessionist
adjective
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