noun
- a person who advocates for or supports the separation of one group from another, especially political or social separation
Usage: often used in political contexts
Examples
- The separationist movement gained momentum in the region.
- She was known as a prominent separationist leader.
- The separationist argued for complete independence from the federal government.
- Many separationists believed their community would be better served by self-governance.
- The separationist party won several seats in the local election.
- Critics accused the separationist of promoting division rather than unity.