Meaning Of The Word Irredentist

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Irredentist Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Irredentist?

irredentist in American English
any member of an Italian political party, organized in 1878, seeking to recover for Italy adjacent regions inhabited largely by Italians but under foreign control
adjective: pertaining to or supporting such a party or its doctrine
noun: 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

irredentist in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or advocating this belief
noun: a member of an Italian association prominent in 1878 that sought to recover for Italy certain neighbouring regions ( Italia irredenta) with a predominantly Italian population that were under foreign control
noun: a person who favours the acquisition of territory that once was part of his or her country or is considered to have been

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