biscayanism

/bɪskəˈjænɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The doctrine or practice of the Biscayans, especially in their resistance to Spanish rule.

“The historian studied the 19th-century Biscayanism movement in the Basque region.”

2. noun

A person who is part of the Biscayan culture or heritage.

“Many Biscayanism activists worked tirelessly to preserve their language and customs.”

Synonyms

  • Basque nationalism
  • Basquism

Antonyms

  • Castilianism
  • Spanishism