Usage Note
Separatista follows the same -ista pattern as secessionista: the singular is invariable for gender, but the plural is separatisti (m) and separatiste (f). It describes movements or individuals seeking political independence for a region. Closely related to secessionista but emphasises the act of separating rather than the formal political theory.
Examples
"I movimenti separatisti chiedono l'autonomia."
Natural Translation
Separatist movements are demanding autonomy.
Literal Translation
The movements separatist demand the autonomy.

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