Meaning of Quexit | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The secession of the province of Quebec from Canada.
   Canada
2. The secession or expulsion of the state of Queensland from Australia.
   Australia

Examples

“But a Quexit's threat to Canada would be existential, in itself.”

“Britain is living out the nightmare we Canadians dodged. We spent decades debating our country’s future, but somehow avoided Quexit.”

“Separatism is in again, Quexit edition: In recent years the Parti Quebecois has downplayed separatist messaging but after the Bloc’s big federal election win the PQ is getting back to its independence roots.”

“Pauline Hanson's election to the senate in Queensland has prompted calls for a 'Quexit' by those unhappy with the result.”

“Move over Brexit, angry regional Queenslanders are talking 'Quexit' as they feel the state Labor government has taken too long to make a decision on the proposed Adani coal mine in the Galilee Basin.”

“But as the final results rolled in this week, eventually handing Mr Morison an unexpected majority and increased mandate, the northeastern state has faced mischievous calls for a "Quexit".”

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