Secede Meaning in English

word

US

sɪˈsid

si-SEED

UK

sɛsˈiːd

seh-SEED

Definition

To formally withdraw from a group, organization, or especially a political body or country, usually to become independent.

Usage & Nuances

The word is formal and mainly used in political contexts, not for leaving informal groups or clubs. Pairs with terms like 'state', 'region', or 'country' (e.g., 'secede from the union'). Not used for individuals, only entities.

• Spanish: separarse - independizarse (político)
• Portuguese (BR): separar-se - secessão
• Portuguese (PT): separar-se - secessão
• Chinese (Simplified): 脱离 - 分裂（政治）
• Chinese (Traditional): 脫離 - 分裂（政治）
• Hindi: अलग होना - पृथक होना (राजनीतिक)
• Arabic: الانفصال - الاستقلال (سياسي)
• Bengali: বিচ্ছিন্ন হওয়া - আলাদা হয়ে যাওয়া (রাজনৈতিক প্রসঙ্গে)
• Russian: отделиться - выйти (из состава государства)
• Japanese: 分離する - 離脱する（政治的な）
• Vietnamese: ly khai - tách ra (chính trị)
• Korean: 분리하다 - 독립하다 (정치적 맥락)
• Turkish: ayrılmak (siyasi anlamda) - bağımsızlığını ilan etmek
• Urdu: علیحدہ ہونا (سیاسی پس منظر میں)
• Indonesian: memisahkan diri - melepaskan diri (dalam konteks politik)

Example Sentences

The region wants to secede from the country.

basic

Some states tried to secede during the war.

basic

Leaders voted on whether to secede from the federation.

basic

Should a city ever be allowed to secede if most people want independence?

natural

After years of negotiation, the territory was finally able to secede peacefully.

natural

Many people fear that if one state secedes, others will follow.

natural