1. a person who advocates the recovery of territory formerly belonging to their country but now under foreign control
Usage: often capitalized when referring to historical movements; political term

1. relating to or advocating the recovery of lost or unredeemed territory
Usage: often capitalized when referring to historical movements; political term

Examples

• The irredentist movement sought to reclaim territories lost in the previous war.
• Irredentist politicians argued that the disputed region should be returned to their nation.
• The government rejected irredentist claims to neighboring lands.
• Irredentist sentiment grew stronger among the population after the treaty.
• Historical irredentist movements shaped European politics in the 19th and 20th centuries.
• The party's irredentist platform appealed to nationalist voters.