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irredentistPerson who wishes to reclaim the lost territories of a state. The term derives from an Italian political party founded in about 1878 intending to incorporate Italian-speaking areas into the newly formed state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Campaign rhetoric and our stand-back posture not only encourage irridentist dreams of a "Greater Albania," but risk the future of NATO, providing further justification and legitimation for an independent European Defense Force. This triggered the so-called Shifta (bandit) War, with independent Somalia supporting Kenya's irridentist Somalis against the Nairobi government. |
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