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Separatist Definition & Meaning

separatist
adjective
  1. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction"
noun
  1. an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)

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What does separatist mean?
having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction" an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)
What part of speech is separatist?
Separatist is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does separatist have?
Separatist has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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