Quexit
/ˈkwɛɡ.zɪt/
Quexit proper noun: the secession of the province of Quebec from Canada.
Proper noun (1)
Quexit
- The secession of the province of Quebec from Canada.
- But a Quexit's threat to Canada would be existential, in itself.2016 June 29, Andrew Coyne, “Brexit no model for Quexit”, in National Post
- Britain is living out the nightmare we Canadians dodged. We spent decades debating our country’s future, but somehow avoided Quexit.2017 July 1, Josh Freed, “Oh Canada, let's show some national pride”, in Montreal Gazette
Proper noun (2)
Quexit
- The secession or expulsion of the state of Queensland from Australia.
- Pauline Hanson's election to the senate in Queensland has prompted calls for a 'Quexit' by those unhappy with the result.2016 July 3, Leith Huffadine, “'Quexit' vote call to separate Queensland from the rest of Australia emerges after state's controversial politician Pauline Hanson gains a senate seat”, in Daily Mail
- Move over Brexit, angry regional Queenslanders are talking 'Quexit' as they feel the state Labor government has taken too long to make a decision on the proposed Adani coal mine in the Galilee Basin.2019 May 23, Robyn Wuth, “Regional Queenslanders call for 'Quexit' over Adani”, in Brisbane Times
Origin of Quexit
Blend of Quebec + exit. Modeled after Brexit and Grexit.
Blend of Queensland + exit. Modeled after Brexit and Grexit.
Words that rhyme with Quexit
Questions about Quexit
- What does Quexit mean?
- Quexit means the secession of the province of Quebec from Canada.
- What part of speech is Quexit?
- Quexit is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Quexit?
- Quexit is pronounced /ˈkwɛɡ.zɪt/.
Words near Quexit in the dictionary
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