catalanista

Catalanist; pro-Catalan

adjective noun kah-tah-lah-NEES-tah Rare

Usage Note

Catalanista describes a person or movement that supports Catalan language, culture, or political autonomy — from moderate cultural advocacy to full independence. As a noun it is common gender: el/la catalanista. The term is neutral-descriptive in academic and journalistic contexts but can carry political weight depending on the speaker's position.

Examples

"El partido catalanista ganó las elecciones regionales."

Natural Translation

The Catalanist party won the regional elections.

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