irredentist

  1. Noun.  A member or supporter of the Italian party after 1878 which called for the recovery of all Italian-speaking territories subject to other countries.
  2. Noun.  Someone who calls for the seizure or recovery of territories or states currently subject to other countries; an adherent of irredentism.
  3. Adjective.  Of or relating to irredentists or their policies.

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