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secessionist

[si-sesh-uh-nist] / sɪˈsɛʃ ə nɪst /
NOUN
insurrectionary
Synonyms
WEAK
agitator anarchist antagonist apostate demagogue deserter disectarian dissenter experientialist experimenter frondeur guerrilla heretic iconoclast independent individualist innovator insurgent insurrectionist malcontent mutineer nihilist nonconformist opponent overthrower recreant renegade resistance revolter revolutionary revolutionist rioter schismatic seditionist separatist subverter traitor turncoat
NOUN
insurrectionist
Synonyms
STRONG
agitator anarchist antagonist apostate demagogue deserter dissenter experimenter guerrilla heretic iconoclast independent individualist innovator insurgent malcontent mutineer nihilist nonconformist opponent recreant renegade resistance revolutionary revolutionist rioter separatist subverter traitor turncoat
WEAK
disectarian experientialist frondeur insurrectionary overthrower revolter schismatic seditionist
Antonyms
STRONG
adherent ally loyalist
NOUN
radical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitator anarchist extremist fanatic firebrand insurgent leftist militant progressive rebel reformer renegade revolutionary rioter subversive
STRONG
avant-garde freethinker iconoclast insurrectionist left-winger mutineer nihilist nonconformist objector pacifist
WEAK
revolter ultraist
Antonyms
WEAK
conservative moderate
NOUN
rebel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
guerrilla insurgent opponent rioter separatist
STRONG
agitator anarchist antagonist apostate demagogue deserter dissenter experimenter heretic iconoclast independent individualist innovator malcontent mutineer nihilist nonconformist recreant renegade resistance revolutionary revolutionist subverter traitor turncoat
WEAK
disectarian experientialist frondeur insurrectionary overthrower revolter schismatic seditionist
Antonyms
STRONG
adherent loyalist
NOUN
revolutionist
Synonyms
STRONG
agitator anarchist antagonist apostate demagogue deserter dissenter experimenter guerrilla heretic iconoclast independent individualist innovator insurgent insurrectionist malcontent mutineer nihilist nonconformist opponent recreant renegade resistance revolutionary rioter separatist subverter traitor turncoat
WEAK
disectarian experientialist frondeur insurrectionary overthrower revolter schismatic seditionist
Antonyms
STRONG
adherent ally loyalist

Example Sentences

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The prospect is already alarming some of Iran’s neighbors who worry that events could morph into secessionist movements that might cause problems for them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

He then formed the STC, grouping secessionist factions.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Those familiar with Mr Dodik’s regular secessionist outbursts rolled their eyes.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

The Socialists’ candidate, Salvador Illa, is currently leading all the polls ahead of both Puigdemont and current Catalan regional president Pere Aragonès, another secessionist from a different Catalan party.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

I whipped around, fearing the worst was about to unfold as I faced the secessionist acquaintances I’d made during our stay here.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan