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- [ir-i-den-tist]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɛn tɪst/
- /ˌɪ.rə.ˈden.ˌtɪ.zəm/
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- [ir-i-den-tist]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɛn tɪst/
Definitions of irredentism word
- noun irredentism (usually initial capital letter) a member of an Italian association that became prominent in 1878, advocating the redemption, or the incorporation into Italy, of certain neighboring regions (Italia irredenta) having a primarily Italian population. 1
- noun irredentism a member of a party in any country advocating the acquisition of some region included in another country by reason of cultural, historical, ethnic, racial, or other ties. 1
- adjective irredentism pertaining to or supporting such a party or its doctrine. 1
- noun irredentism A doctrine advocating annexation of foreign lands by a country with historic or ethnic links. 1
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Origin of irredentism
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Italian irredentista, equivalent to (Italia) irredent(a) (Italy) unredeemed (feminine of irredento, equivalent to ir- ir-2 + redento < Latin redemptus; see redemption) + -ista -ist
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Parts of speech for Irredentism
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irredentism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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