separatist
noun
sep·a·rat·ist
ˈse-p(ə-)rə-tist
ˈse-pə-ˌrā-
: one that favors separatism: such as
a
Separatist
: one of a group of 16th and 17th century English Protestants preferring to separate from rather than to reform the Church of England
b
: an advocate of independence or autonomy for a part of a political unit (such as a nation)
c
: an advocate of racial or cultural separation
separatist
adjective
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“Separatist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/separatist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.
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