noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:During the Balkan wars, several irredentists in Italy advocated for the unification of Trentino with the Kingdom of Italy.

Definition:A person who advocates for the annexation of territory that he or she considers to be part of their own nation.

From irredentist

Example:The irredentist sentiment among Kurdish people in Turkey remains a significant factor in regional politics.

Definition:A strong emotional desire or conviction among a group of people to reclaim their historical homeland or land they see as rightfully theirs.

From irredentist sentiment

Example:The irredentist claim of Croatia to certain areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1991 was one of the reasons for the Bosnian War.

Definition:A formal demand or assertion by a political entity to reclaim a specific area as part of its territory.

From irredentist claim