sovereigntist
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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“They are sovereigntist parties who are acutely jealous of their nationalism and don’t like to be dominated by anyone if their idea is to make their country great.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
The leader of the sovereigntist party, which only runs candidates in Quebec, did urge Carney to avoid pressing the province on certain issues, noting that collaboration goes both ways.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
The sovereigntist Bloc Québécois have maintained a vote share of 8%, although it remains to be seen how that translates into seats.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025
“Whether people are federalist, sovereigntist … everybody feels this malaise, this discomfort toward an act that just doesn’t make sense,” St-Pierre Plamondon told reporters.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022
So it’s not only bad from a military-mission perspective, but it’s also bad from the sovereigntist perspective.
From The New Yorker • May 20, 2019
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