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Irredenta

Definition:

A term used to refer to a territory with a significant ethnic or historical connection to a particular country, but currently under the political control of another nation.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Irredenta refers to a territory that a country considers to be rightfully theirs due to historical, ethnic, or cultural reasons.
2. It can also be used to describe the political movement or advocacy for the incorporation or liberation of such territories.

Usage:

1. The city of Trieste in Italy is an irredenta, as it has strong historical ties to Italy but is currently part of Slovenia.
2. In the early 20th century, there was a strong irredenta movement in Hungary to reclaim territories lost after World War I.

Related Products:

• Books on the history of irredenta
• Books on the irredenta movement
• Books on territorial disputes