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separatist

/ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who advocates or supports the separation of a particular group from a larger society or entity.


Rhymes
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apartheid , departed , retired
Variants
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separatist , separatistic , separatists , anti-separatist , anti-separatists , antiseparatist , antiseparatists
Etymology
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From the Latin separatus, past participle of separare ‘set apart’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'separatist' was first used in English during the 16th century.

  2. The term is often used interchangeably with 'secessionist', but they do not have exactly the same meaning.


Related Concepts
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  1. secession: The act of withdrawing from a larger group or organization, often with the intent of forming a new independent entity.

  2. autonomy: The right or condition of self-governing, especially for a geographical area or community.


Culture
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The term 'separatist' has been used throughout history in various contexts, including political, religious, and ethnic separatism. Notable examples include the American Civil War, the Irish Republican Army, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

How to Memorize "separatist"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or group standing alone, separated from the rest of society.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of independence and separation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Latin root separatus, meaning 'set apart'.


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