separatists

noun

plural of separatist
as in secessionists

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  1. secessionists
  2. extremists
  3. radicals
Noun
  • If nothing is done, the secessionists may achieve success simply for lack of opposition.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • 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.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Definition of secessionists
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  • In Nice, far-right extremists fought with demonstrators downtown and 11 people were arrested, regional authorities said.
    — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Outraged Jewish groups are now demanding organizers answer for bankrolling violent extremists.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of extremists
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  • Two common types of plastic — polyethylene and polypropylene, used widely to make food containers, packaging, milk jugs and bottle caps — produced the most hydroxyl radicals detected by the researchers.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The riots and looting across France might have been supported by leftist radicals, but National Rally leader Marine Le Pen stands to be the greatest beneficiary when the dust eventually settles.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of radicals
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