Respexit

Respexit is a neologism used in online political discourse, formed as a portmanteau of “respect” and “exit.” It describes the idea or stance of leaving a political alliance, organization, or country while maintaining a civil, respectful approach toward opponents and the process.

In practice, respexit is used both descriptively and critically. Proponents may invoke the term to argue that departures can be carried out without demonizing opponents, while critics use it to question whether civility is achievable in contentious exits or to mock signals of restraint in partisan debates surrounding departures.

Origins and usage: The term appears in social media and meme culture in the late 2010s and early 2020s. It has been employed in discussions about referendums, secession movements, and party realignments. Variants include respExit and respexit; capitalization is not standardized.

Reception: Respexit remains a niche, internet-driven term with limited presence in formal discourse and journalism. Some observers view it as a productive label for arguing that political processes can proceed with civility, while others regard it as ironic or meme-driven commentary rather than a serious political category.

See also: Brexit, political memes, civil discourse in politics, exitism. Notes: as a relatively new and scattered term, respexit lacks a centralized scholarly definition or widely cited official usage.