secessionist
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se·ces·sion·ist

noun \-ˈse-sh(ə-)nist\

Definition of SECESSIONIST

: one who joins in a secession or maintains that secession is a right
se·ces·sion·ism \-shə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
secessionist adjective

First Known Use of SECESSIONIST

circa 1850

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