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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Noun1.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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Translations

secessionism

nAbspaltungsbestrebungen pl
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