Separatist

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

Separatist (noun)

  1. a person who wants their group or region to become independent from a larger political entity.
  2. someone who supports the idea of separating from a larger group or country.

Examples

  • The separatist demanded a new state for their people.
  • A separatist often seeks autonomy from the central government.

Common collocations: separatist movement, separatist leader, separatist agenda, separatist ideology, separatist faction