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Breakaway Definition & Meaning

breakaway
adjective
  1. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction"
noun
  1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from; "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood"

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Frequently asked questions

What does breakaway mean?
having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction" the act of breaking away or withdrawing from; "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood"
What part of speech is breakaway?
Breakaway is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does breakaway have?
Breakaway has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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