separatist
gb/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst/ us/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst/
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Supporter of political separation
A person who wants their region or group to become independent from a larger country or organization.
Patrón de uso:
[place/ethnic group] separatist; separatists in [place]
Error frecuente:
Do not use separatist for someone who simply keeps objects apart; it usually refers to political, ethnic, or religious separation.
Sinónimos
secessionist (More formal and specifically about leaving a state or union.)
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independence supporter (Clearer and less loaded; emphasizes support for independence.)
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nationalist (Can overlap, but nationalism does not always involve separation.)
Antónimos
unionist (Supports remaining part of a larger political union or country.)
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loyalist (Supports the existing state or government, especially in conflict contexts.)
Colocaciones
armed separatist
|ethnic separatist
|regional separatist
|separatist leader
|separatist rebel
|separatist fighter
|pro-independence separatist
|radical separatist
|accused separatist
|separatists in the region
Temas
politics
|government
|conflict
|national_identity
Ejemplos
- The government opened talks with separatists from the northern province.
- Some separatists want full independence, while others would accept greater autonomy.
- He was accused of helping armed separatists, but he denied the charge.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The separatists want their region to become a new country.
- Police arrested three separatists after the protest.
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Favoring or linked to separation
Wanting or connected with independence for a region or group.
Patrón de uso:
separatist [movement/group/party/rebels/demands]
Error frecuente:
Do not use separatist as a general adjective meaning physically separate; use separate instead.
Sinónimos
secessionist (More formal and specifically about breaking away from a political state or union.)
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pro-independence (More transparent and often less negative in tone.)
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breakaway (Often describes a region, group, or organization that has already split or is trying to split.)
Antónimos
unionist (Favoring continued political unity.)
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integrationist (Favoring joining or staying within a larger whole.)
Colocaciones
separatist movement
|separatist group
|separatist rebels
|separatist party
|separatist region
|separatist demands
|separatist sentiment
|separatist violence
|separatist agenda
|separatist cause
Temas
politics
|government
|conflict
|national_identity
Ejemplos
- The region has a long history of separatist politics.
- Police blamed the attack on a separatist group.
- Her party rejected the separatist agenda and campaigned to keep the country united.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The separatist party wants independence.
- There were separatist protests in the capital.
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separatist
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GB/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst/
US/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst/
Sílabas y acento
sep - ar - at - ist (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sep)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: separatist
Noun
- Base: separatist
- Plural: separatists
Expresiones
separatist group
1/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst ɡɹˈup/
fixed phrase
Organization seeking separation
A group that wants its region or community to become independent.
Ejemplos
- A separatist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The talks included representatives from several separatist groups.
- The separatist group says it will continue its campaign for independence.
separatist movement
1/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
Organized campaign for independence
A political movement that wants a region or group to become independent.
Ejemplos
- The separatist movement gained support after years of economic neglect.
- Several parties joined the separatist movement before the independence referendum.
- The government promised reforms in an attempt to weaken the separatist movement.
separatist rebels
1/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst ɹˈɛbəlz/
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Armed pro-independence fighters
Fighters who use force because they want their region to become independent.
Ejemplos
- Separatist rebels captured several towns near the border.
- The army reported heavy clashes with separatist rebels overnight.
- Peace talks between the government and separatist rebels broke down last month.
separatist region
1/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst ɹˈid͡ʒən/
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Area seeking independence
An area where many people want independence from the country it belongs to.
Ejemplos
- The separatist region held an unofficial vote on independence.
- Journalists were blocked from entering the separatist region.
- The central government offered the separatist region greater autonomy.
separatist sentiment
1/sˈɛpɚɪtɪst sˈɛntəmənt/
fixed phrase
Support for separation
The feeling among people that their region or group should become independent.
Ejemplos
- Separatist sentiment has grown since the economic crisis.
- The survey found strong separatist sentiment among younger voters.
- The government tried to reduce separatist sentiment by giving the region more autonomy.