Definition of 'breakaway'

Noun

1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from; "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood"
      Synonyms: breaking away

Adjective

1. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; "a breakaway faction"
      Synonyms: fissiparous separatist

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