irredentism
1 synonym for irredentism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A nationalist doctrine that calls for annexing foreign territory on the grounds of historic or ethnic ties.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
irridentism
How to use irredentism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a wave of irredentism
territorial irredentism
irredentism and nationalism
fuel irredentism
It is a formal term used in political and historical writing rather than everyday conversation.
Etymology
Irredentism was formed by adding the suffix -ism, denoting a doctrine or movement, to irredentist. The word therefore names the political stance held by irredentists.
Full origin of irredentism →Frequently asked questions
What does irredentism mean?
It is a nationalist doctrine that argues for reclaiming land beyond a country's borders because of historic or ethnic connections.
Is irredentism the same as nationalism?
It is a specific form of nationalism focused on annexing particular territories, rather than nationalism in general.
Where does the word irredentism come from?
It comes from irredentist with the suffix -ism added to describe the doctrine that irredentists hold.
