Pronunciation: [sɛsˈiːd] (IPA) 
The word "secede" is spelled with the letters S-E-C-E-D-E. The phonetic transcription for this word is /sɪˈsiːd/. The letter "c" in the word is pronounced as a /s/ sound, and the letter "e" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a long /i/. The word means to formally withdraw from an organization or alliance. Accurate spelling is crucial in written communication to avoid misinterpretations and to convey a clear message.
Secede is a verb that refers to the act of formally withdrawing or breaking away from a larger group, organization, or entity, typically as a result of disagreement, differences in ideology, or dissatisfaction with current circumstances. The term is commonly used in political contexts to describe the separation of a region or group from a larger country or state.
When a group or territory chooses to secede, it often seeks to establish its own independent government, control its own resources and policies, and distance itself from the influence or authority of the governing body it is separating from. Secession can occur through a peaceful and negotiated process or as a result of armed conflict, revolutions, or uprisings.
Historically, secession has been employed for various reasons, including disputes over governance, ethnic or religious differences, economic disparities, or perceived violations of basic rights and liberties. Well-known examples of secession movements include the American Civil War, where several southern states seceded from the United States, and more recent cases, such as the dissolution of the former Soviet Union, the breakup of Yugoslavia, or the independence of South Sudan from Sudan.
Overall, secession represents a significant, intentional, and often irreversible act of separation, where one entity asserts its desire for self-governance and independence, effectively cutting ties with the larger body it was previously a part of.
To separate one's self; to withdraw from fellowship or association.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word secede originated from the Latin word secedere, which is a combination of se meaning apart, aside and cedere meaning to go, to withdraw. This Latin term was formed by merging se and cedere to convey the idea of to withdraw oneself. The concept of secession, or the act of formally breaking away from an organization, group, or territory, was later adopted from Latin into English as secede.
