What is the meaning of breakaway?

noun

  • The act of breaking away or withdrawing from.
    • usage: "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood"

adjective

  • Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude.
    • usage: "a breakaway faction"
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