/sɛkˈʃənɪst/ (sek-SHUN-ist)

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates for or supports the division of a country or organization into separate sections or regions.

“The sectionist movement in 19th-century America was characterized by a desire to create an independent southern nation.”

2. noun

A member of a section, especially in a trade union or a workers’ organization.

“The sectionist representatives from different factories attended the union conference to discuss their demands.”