Meaning of the word breakaway in English

What does breakaway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

breakaway

US /ˈbreɪ.kə.weɪ/
UK /ˈbreɪ.kə.weɪ/

Noun

1.

an act of separating from a group, especially because of disagreement:

Example:
The sports association accepted the inevitability of a breakaway by the elite clubs.

Adjective

1.

independent after leaving another group:

Example:
a breakaway republic/territory
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