1. a person who supports the separation of a particular group of people from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or gender

1. advocating or practicing separation of a particular group of people from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or gender

Examples

• The separatist movement gained momentum after years of political tension.
• Quebec separatists have long sought independence from Canada.
• The separatist leader called for a referendum on independence.
• Separatist groups organized protests in the capital city.
• The government negotiated with separatist representatives.
• She joined the separatist party to support regional autonomy.
• The separatist ideology spread throughout the province.