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independista

independista

8.1
A person who wants their region to become a new country
  • noun
  • /ˌɪndɪpɛnˈdiːstə/
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  • Many independistas rallied for their cause last weekend.

Examples

  • The government met with independista leaders to discuss possible reforms.

  • The independista movement gained momentum in the region.

  • The independista movement gained momentum after the election results were announced.

  • Many young people identified as independistas and participated in the rally.

  • As an active independista, she often participated in rallies to promote the cause of Puerto Rican independence.

  • The independista movement gained momentum, attracting supporters from various sectors of society.

  • Many independistas believe that cultural identity is crucial to their political advocacy for autonomy.

Synonyms

separatist
vsindependista
26 7.2

Supporting part of a country becoming independent

is used mainly for political independence, not any general separation
secessionist
vsindependista
9 8.5

A person who wants their region to leave a country

supports independence more broadly rather than focusing on formal withdrawal
separationist
vsindependista
1 8.2

A person who wants part of a country to leave and become independent

is focused on political independence rather than separation across any domain
anticolonial
vsindependista
6.8

A person who opposes foreign rule and supports a country's independence

is general political support for independence, not limited to colonial situations
localist
vsindependista
7.7

A person who supports their local area having more power than the national government

advocates political independence generally rather than narrow local autonomy

Antonyms

19 4.1

A person who belongs to a group of workers that talks with employers

Surface Forms

independista singular
independistas plural

Etymology

Independista is formed from independent 'not ruled by others' and the ending -ista, which means 'supporter' or 'follower'. That's why an independista is a person who supports political independence.