Wexit

Proper noun

Wexit

1. (South Africa) The secession of the Western Cape from South Africa.
   • Steve Hofmeyr is full of praise for Brexit, and has suggested Capetonians vote for their own Wexit - the exit of the Western Cape from South Africa.2016 June 27, “Hofmeyr reks bek on Brexit”, in Daily Voice
   • But its supporters are adamant no prudish IEC officials can stop them from throwing their weight behind other political formations that share their values of a "Wexit" — Western Cape exit from South Africa.2019 February 1, Lester Kiewit, “Cape’s race tensions fuel 'Wexit'”, in Mail and Guardian
2. (Canada) The secession of the provinces of Western Canada, particularly Alberta, from Canada (generally excludes British Columbia).
   • It's impressive that Jay Hill, the former Reform and Tory MP and former cabinet member, was at this weekend's "Wexit" (Western exit) conference in Calgary.2019 August 12, Lorne Gunter, “Alberta separatism at this point a non-viable movement”, in Edmonton Sun
   • The Alberta government has issued pointed criticism at a Toronto tech company that chose Halifax over Calgary over converns about provincial tax policy and Wexit.2019 December 11, Zane Schwartz, “Alberta government critical of Wattpad's concerns”, in Calgary Herald