1. Plural of irredenta; territories or regions that a country claims but does not currently control, typically on historical or ethnic grounds.
Usage: Usually used in political or historical contexts; Often capitalized when referring to specific historical movements

Examples

• The nation's irredentas included several border regions inhabited by ethnic minorities.
• Historical irredentas have been sources of conflict between neighboring countries.
• The government's claims to irredentas remained a contentious diplomatic issue.
• Many European irredentas were resolved after World War II.
• The concept of irredentas played a significant role in 19th-century nationalism.