Translation guide
The political principle or movement advocating the annexation of territories based on historical or ethnic claims.
Referring to the ideology or movement seeking to reclaim a region considered historically or ethnically part of a nation.
Standard term for irredentism, emphasizing ethnic unification. Used in political science and news.
民族統一主義はしばしば国際紛争の原因となる。
Irredentism often causes international conflicts.
Focuses on territorial recovery. Common in historical and political contexts.
その政党は領土回復主義を掲げている。
That political party advocates irredentism.
Loanword from English/Italian. Used in academic or international relations discussions.
イレデンティズムは19世紀のイタリアで生まれた概念だ。
Irredentism is a concept that originated in 19th-century Italy.
Literally 'lost land recovery-ism'. Less common, more literal translation.
失地回復主義的な主張は国民感情を刺激する。
Irredentist claims stir up national sentiment.
In everyday conversation, the concept is often explained rather than using a single term. For example, you might say 「昔の領土を取り戻そうとする考え方」(むかしのりょうどをとりもどそうとするかんがえかた) meaning 'the idea of trying to regain former territory'.