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Word of the Day – Separatist

By April 9, 2026Word of the Day

Separatist (noun)

sep-era-tist

An advocate of separation, especially ecclesiastical or political separation.

First recorded in 1600–10; separate (adjective) + -ist

Example sentences

“Today we’re visiting the Adem Jashari memorial. Jashari was a separatist and a key member of the Kosovo Liberation Army.”

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