Separatist Movement
/ˌsɛpəˈrætɪst ˈmuːvmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A politically or legally motivated movement seeking to separate a region or group from a larger political entity, often to attain autonomy or independence.
The separatist movement demanded a referendum for independence from the central government.
- (n.) A collective organization or campaign advocating for secession of a territory based on ethnic, cultural, or political differences.
International law debates the legitimacy of separatist movements under principles of self-determination.
Forms
- separatist movement
- separatist movements
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguishing separatist movements from secessionist acts is key; the former implies ongoing political activism, while the latter denotes formal legal withdrawal or breakaway.
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