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separatist

The correct spelling is separatist.

How to pronounce separatist

noun

IPA: /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/

Say it like: Sep-ara-tis-t

The correct spelling is separatist. Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatics. For example: "On rare occasions French-Canadian separatists have resorted to violence."

Usage Examples

On rare occasions French-Canadian separatists have resorted to violence.

He is a Scottish nationalist and has a large collection of separatist literature.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Someone who advocates separation from the established Church; a member of any of various sects or schismatics.
  2. 2.A person who advocates or seeks the splitting of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.

adjective

  1. 1.Advocating ecclesiastical separation.
  2. 2.Advocating or seeking the separation of one country or territory into two politically independent countries or territories.

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