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- [sep-er-uh-tist, -uh-rey-]
- /ˈsɛp ər ə tɪst, -əˌreɪ-/
- /ˈsep.ər.ə.tɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sep-er-uh-tist, -uh-rey-]
- /ˈsɛp ər ə tɪst, -əˌreɪ-/
Definitions of separatist word
- noun separatist a person who separates, withdraws, or secedes, as from an established church. 1
- noun separatist an advocate of separation, especially ecclesiastical or political separation. 1
- adjective separatist of, relating to, or designating separatism or separatists: separatist forces; separatist tendencies. 1
- adjective separatist Separatist organizations and activities within a country involve members of a group of people who want to establish their own separate government or are trying to do so. 0
- countable noun separatist Separatists are people who want their own separate government or are involved in separatist activities. 0
- noun separatist a person who advocates or practises secession from an organization or group 0
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Origin of separatist
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; separate (adj.) + -ist
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Parts of speech for Separatist
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separatist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
separatist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for separatist
noun separatist
- dissenter — a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.
- dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
- dissident — a person who dissents.
- dogmatist — a person who asserts his or her opinions in an unduly positive or arrogant manner; a dogmatic person.
- frondeur — a rebel; rioter.
adj separatist
- factional — of a faction or factions.
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