word
Breakaway
BRAY-kuh-way
/ˈbreɪkʌˌweɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
breakaway
Dictionary meaning
Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude.
Examples
- A breakaway faction.
- There was a breakaway by the discontented members.
Synonyms: fissiparous, separatist
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