irridentism

[US]/ˌɪrɪˈdɛntɪzəm/
[UK]/ˌɪrɪˈdɛntɪzəm/

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n.a political doctrine or movement that seeks to reclaim territory historically associated with a nation or ethnic group, often from a neighboring state
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the ethnic irridentism in the balkans led to numerous conflicts during the early 20th century.

italy's irridentist claims to territories like trieste and fiume were a major cause of world war i.

many nationalist movements adopted irridentist rhetoric to justify territorial expansion.

the treaty failed to address the irredentist aspirations of the minority population.

historical irridentism continues to influence modern border disputes in eastern europe.

pan-slavic irridentism motivated the unification of various slavic states.

the government suppressed irridentist propaganda to maintain regional stability.

irredentist territories remained contested between neighboring countries.

some scholars argue that irridentism is a form of romantic nationalism.

the irredentist movement lost momentum after the borders were officially recognized.

colonial irridentism drove european powers to claim overseas territories.

religious irridentism played a role in the partition of certain nations.

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