Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Irredenta refers to a territory historically or ethnically related to one political unit but under the political control of another. It often involves nationalistic claims and movements aiming to reclaim such territories from the controlling state.
A political ideology centered around loyalty and devotion to a nation or ethnic group, often manifesting in desires for self-governance or territorial claims.
Self: determination - The principle that peoples have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status without external compulsion or interference.