Usage Note
Independentismo denotes a political movement advocating independence for a region or territory — most prominently the Catalan and Basque movements in Spain. A supporter is an independentista (both noun and adjective). It is distinct from independencia (the abstract state of being independent), carrying the connotation of active political campaigning.
Examples
"El independentismo catalán ganó fuerza tras el referéndum."
Natural Translation
The Catalan independence movement gained strength after the referendum.

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