separationist

noun

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  1. separatist
  2. secessionist
  3. radical
Noun
  • Russia still faces internal threats including terrorists, separatists, and the thousands of former Wagner fighters now scattered across Russia and Belarus.
    William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Canada has alleged that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah directed a campaign targeting Sikh separatists in Canada, sparking significant diplomatic tension.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of separatist
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  • Advertisement At the same time, Jaiswal accused Canada of failing to take action against Sikhs living in Canada who face terrorism charges in India and who are accused of being part of a Sikh secessionist campaign in India’s northern Punjab state.
    Ashok Sharma, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Storey and Jess are on a hunting trip in Maine when secessionists in the state spark a civil war.
    Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of secessionist
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  • My opponent also aligns herself with political radicals who view the justice system as a means to help and serve criminals, as opposed to victims of crime and our community.
    Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Selenium can prevent oxidative damage in the body, fight off radicals, and improve cell function.14 Selenium deficiencies have been linked to thyroid problems, decreased immune system function, hormonal imbalance, mood disorders, and heart disease. 7.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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