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Meaning of Irredentism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm

Definitions

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

uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Ukraine became a major concern to [Stalin’s] “fortress builders” on the eve of World War II. The defensive bulwark seemed to have developed into a large crack – the threat of Ukrainian irredentism.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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