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secessionist

[si-sesh-uh-nist] / sɪˈsɛʃ ə nɪst /






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But the 66-year-old, known for his secessionist threats, eventually accepted the decision and allowed the snap poll to be held.

From Barron's Dec. 31, 2025

The situation has stabilized in recent years following a peace agreement with the Islamic Liberation Front, the largest mainstream Muslim secessionist group, and the creation of an autonomous Muslim region.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

Those familiar with Mr Dodik’s regular secessionist outbursts rolled their eyes.

From BBC May 23, 2024

The Socialists’ candidate, Salvador Illa, is currently leading all the polls ahead of both Puigdemont and current Catalan regional president Pere Aragonès, another secessionist from a different Catalan party.

From Seattle Times May 9, 2024

Jefferson and Madison claimed to share their apprehensions and their political principles, but not their secessionist impulses.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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