independentista
Independentista is a Spanish term used to describe a person or stance that supports political independence or greater autonomy for a region or group within a larger state. It can refer to individuals, political parties, or activist organizations that advocate autodeterminación and, in some cases, secession.
Etymology and usage: the word combines independencia (independence) with the suffix -ista, yielding a designation for
Contexts and examples: independentistas are commonly associated with regional or national movements in which questions of
Political nuance: the term itself is neutral, but its connotations depend on the political context and the
See also: movements independentistas, secessionism, autonomism, autodeterminación.