English Explanatory Dictionary

irredentism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nationalistic doctrine advocating the annexation of foreign lands with historic or ethnic links.

Pronunciation

/ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-irredentism.wav

Word forms

irredentism irredentisms

Etymology

From irredent(ist) + -ism.

Related words

irredenta irredentist revanchism war of aggression
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