A separatist is a person who wants a group of people to be separate from a larger group, often because they want to have their own country or be independent.
The word separatist can make people think of politics, disagreement, and sometimes conflict.
Examples:
The separatist wants their own country.
The separatist group is fighting for independence.
The separatist leader gave a speech about freedom.
The separatist and the government don't agree.
The separatist movement grew stronger over time.
The separatist is very determined to make their own country.