PoliticsAugust 10, 2026

secessionists

si-SESH-uh-nists

Definition

People who advocate for the formal withdrawal of a group or region from a larger political entity or state.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'secessio,' meaning 'a withdrawal' or 'rebellion,' which entered English via the French 'sécession' in the 17th century.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe an Alberta-based movement that is pursuing a referendum to separate from Canada. It highlights how this movement's political goals are aligning with support for Donald Trump.

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