Secessionism
[/səˈseʃənɪzəm/]
noun
separatismo
1. The political doctrine or movement advocating the withdrawal of a state, region, or territory from a larger political union or country
The secessionism movement in the southern states led to the American Civil War.
O movimento de separatismo nos estados do sul levou à Guerra Civil Americana.
2. The ideology or practice of advocating for independence or autonomy from a central government or political entity
Catalonian secessionism has been a contentious political issue in Spain for decades.
O separatismo catalão tem sido uma questão política contenciosa na Espanha por décadas.
3. The political activism or movement promoting the breakaway or separation of a region from an established state
Economic grievances often fuel secessionism in less developed regions.
Queixas econômicas frequentemente alimentam o separatismo em regiões menos desenvolvidas.
In Brazil, secessionism is primarily discussed in historical contexts (such as the Confederacy of the Equator in 1824) and contemporary contexts regarding regional disparities, particularly in the southern states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná. In the USA, the term is deeply tied to the historical American Civil War and contemporary discussions about regional autonomy. In Europe, it's frequently invoked regarding Catalonia, Scotland, and other regions seeking independence.
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