secessionism
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se·ces·sion·ism
(sĭ-sĕsh′ə-nĭz′əm)n.
The policy of those advocating secession or supporting the right of secession.
se·ces′sion·ist n.
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secessionism
the doctrines and practices of the secessionists. — secessionist, n., adj. — secessional, adj.
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Noun | 1. | secessionism - a doctrine that maintains the right of secession doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school |
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secessionism
n → Abspaltungsbestrebungen pl
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