always used before a noun
: having become separate from a larger group, country, etc. : having broken away
A breakaway faction formed a new party.
a breakaway republic/province
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“Breakaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/breakaway. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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