separatist meaning and definition

SEPARATIST noun

Definition of separatist (noun)

1. an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)
   • synonyms: separationist

SEPARATIST adjective

Definition of separatist (adjective)

1. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
   • "a breakaway faction"
   • synonyms: breakaway, fissiparous