secessionist

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He then formed the STC, grouping secessionist factions.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

The situation has stabilized in recent years following a peace agreement with the Islamic Liberation Front, the largest mainstream Muslim secessionist group, and the creation of an autonomous Muslim region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

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

From BBC • May 23, 2024

“I would not dare say that the secessionist movement is dead, but I can say that we are in a period where we don’t know what will come next,” he said.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Jefferson and Madison claimed to share their apprehensions and their political principles, but not their secessionist impulses.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis