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irredentism

noun
ir·​re·​den·​tism | \ ËŒir-i-ˈden-ËŒti-zÉ™m How to pronounce irredentism (audio) \

Definition of irredentism

: a political principle or policy directed toward the incorporation of irredentas within the boundaries of their historically or ethnically related political unit
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Other Words from irredentism

irredentist \ ËŒir-​i-​ˈden-​tist How to pronounce irredentist (audio) \ noun or adjective

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 Greeks are apparently more concerned about potential irredentism by Turkey, a traditional foe, amid a recent deterioration in bilateral ties, surveys suggest. — Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, "Deal for Macedonia Name? High Treason, Some Greeks Say," 5 June 2018 Without the end of such claims irredentism would never end. — Trudy Rubin, Philly.com, "Can Trump's 'deal of the century' bring Israel-Palestine peace?," 6 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of irredentism

1883, in the meaning defined above

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