SECESSIONISM

secessionism

(noun) a doctrine that maintains the right of secession

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

secessionism (usually uncountable, plural secessionisms)

The doctrine or policy of secession.

Source: Wiktionary


Se*ces"sion*ism, n.

Definition: The doctrine or policy of secession; the tenets of secession; the tenets of secessionists.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

1 February 2025

GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


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