separatist movement
[/ˈsɛp.ə.rə.tɪst ˈmuːv.mənt/]
nounpl: separatist movements
movimento separatista
1. A political or social movement seeking to achieve independence or autonomy for a particular region, ethnic group, or religious community from a larger state or nation
The separatist movement in Catalonia has gained significant support over the past decade.
O movimento separatista na Catalunha ganhou apoio significativo na última década.
2. An organized effort by a group of people to withdraw from or secede from a larger political entity
The separatist movement advocates for the creation of an independent nation.
O movimento separatista defende a criação de uma nação independente.
The term 'separatist movement' is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese media and academia, particularly when discussing international conflicts and independence movements. In Brazil, the term is often applied historically to discuss colonial independence movements and contemporary indigenous autonomy discussions. In Portugal, it frequently refers to independence movements in former Portuguese colonies such as Angola, Mozambique, and East Timor.
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