separatist
separatist Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to, advocating, or characterized by the separation of a cultural, political, or religious group from a larger body.
"The government entered into negotiations with the leaders of the separatist movement to reach a peaceful resolution."
• noun
A person who advocates for the cultural, ethnic, religious, or political separation of a particular group from a larger body or country.
"The regional election saw a significant increase in support for local separatists seeking greater autonomy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the verb 'separate' (from Latin separatus, meaning 'divided' or 'set apart') combined with the agent suffix '-ist'. It originally referred specifically to English Protestant dissenters who broke away from the Church of England.