Meaning of the word secede in English

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

secede

US /sɪˈsiːd/
UK /sɪˈsiːd/

Verb

1.

to become independent of a country or area of government:

Example:
There is likely to be civil war if the region tries to secede from the south.
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