breakaway

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of breaking away or withdrawing from
  2. adjective having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude

Etymology

From break + away, a deverbal from break away.

Synonyms

breaking away

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