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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separatists
Noun
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If nothing is done, the secessionists may achieve success simply for lack of opposition.
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Analysts sympathetic to Riyadh say Saudi policy is to defend state sovereignty and regional order, accusing Abu Dhabi of empowering secessionists to maintain influence in failing states.
Noun
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More than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were systematically massacred in the East African nation by Hutu extremists over roughly 100 days from April to July 1994.
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Opportunists like the daycare group, which was selling weapons, and extremists — not the hobbyists.
Noun
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American Muslims for Palestine has repeatedly come under fire over leading members’ past ties to foreign terrorists, though the group denies supporting such radicals.
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Every House Democrat, in safe and competitive districts alike, will now answer to the radicals calling the shots.
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“Separatists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separatists. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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