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Quexit
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Pronunciation
en /ˈkwɛɡ.zɪt/ /ˈkwɛk.sɪt/
en ɛksɪt ɛɡzɪt 2
Etymology 1
en Quebec exit. Modeled after en Brexit and en Grexit.
Proper noun
en Canada politics The secession of the province of Quebec from Canada.
en Andrew Coyne Brexit no model for Quexit https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andrew-coyne-brexit-no-model-for-quexit National Post 29 June 2016 But a Quexit's threat to Canada would be existential, in itself.
en Josh Freed Oh Canada, let's show some national pride https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/josh-freed-oh-canada-lets-show-some-national-pride Montreal Gazette 1 July 2017 Britain is living out the nightmare we Canadians dodged. We spent decades debating our country’s future, but somehow avoided Quexit. https://web.archive.org/web/20241127205419/https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/josh-freed-oh-canada-lets-show-some-national-pride 27 November 2024
en Jason Kirby Alberta likes what Quebec's been cooking on the independence front https://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/alberta-likes-what-quebecs-been-cooking-on-the-independence-front/ Macleans 11 November 2019 Separatism is in again, Quexit edition: In recent years the Parti Quebecois has downplayed separatist messaging but after the Bloc’s big federal election win the PQ is getting back to its independence roots. https://web.archive.org/web/20230923173346/https://macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/alberta-likes-what-quebecs-been-cooking-on-the-independence-front/ 23 September 2023
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Coordinate terms
en Wexit
Related terms
en Brexit Calexit Grexit Quexit Texit Waxit Wexit
Etymology 2
en Queensland exit. Modeled after en Brexit and en Grexit.
Proper noun
en Australia politics The secession or expulsion of the state of Queensland from Australia.
en 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 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3672142/Call-Quexit-Pauline-Hanson-elected-senate-election-2016.html Daily Mail 3 July 2016 Pauline Hanson's election to the senate in Queensland has prompted calls for a 'Quexit' by those unhappy with the result.
en Robyn Wuth Regional Queenslanders call for 'Quexit' over Adani https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/queensland/regional-queenslanders-call-for-quexit-over-adani-20190523-p51qk4.html Brisbane Times 23 May 2019 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. https://web.archive.org/web/20250221074038/https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/queensland/regional-queenslanders-call-for-quexit-over-adani-20190523-p51qk4.html 21 February 2025
en Phil Mercer 'Quexit': Australian Labor voters want Queensland expelled for backing Scott Morrison over climate policy https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/25/quexit-australian-labor-voters-want-queensland-expelled-backing/ The Telegraph 25 May 2019 But as the final results rolled in this week, eventually handing Mr Morison an unexpected majority and increased mandate, the northeastern state has faced mischievous calls for a "Quexit".
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Coordinate terms
en Tasexit Waxit
Related terms
en Brexit Calexit Grexit Quexit Texit Waxit Wexit
en Australian politics Canadian politics