separatist movement

Definitions

A political movement that advocates for the cultural, ethnic, religious, or political separation of a specific group from a larger state or organization.

The organized effort by a group of people to achieve independence or autonomy for a region, often resulting in the formation of a new sovereign nation.

Examples

The government has been struggling to contain the growing separatist movement in the northern provinces.

International observers are concerned that the separatist movement could lead to further instability in the region.

Many citizens are divided over whether the separatist movement truly represents the interests of the local population.

Synonyms

secessionist movement independence movement partitionist movement breakaway group autonomy movement secessionism splinter group

Antonyms

unification movement integrationist movement unionist movement federalist movement centralist movement national unity movement consolidation movement