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seceder

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who secedes, such as from a country or organization

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A follower of the 18th-century secession movement from the Church of Scotland.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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noun

Meaning 3

A member of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Qualifier: can be derogatory

Topics: Christianity, Protestantism

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History

Etymology

From secede + -er.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Scottish Gaelic: Seudar — member of the FPC