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Klansman

[ klanz-muhn ]

noun

, plural Klans·men.
  1. a member of the Ku Klux Klan.


Klansman

/ ˈklænzmən /

noun

  1. a member of the Ku Klux Klan


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Klansman1

1900–05, Americanism; Klan + 's 1 + man

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Example Sentences

EURO was founded by David Duke, the ex-Klansman who ran for Louisiana governor in 1991.

It was the equivalent of becoming a black Klansman or Jewish Nazi.

Reactions from those neighborhoods to protest marches would have made a Klansman proud.

After all, he famously won his last election for Louisiana governor in 1991 against Klansman David Duke.

Roemer lost his reelection bid because he got caught in a pincer move between a crook and Klansman.

If the Klansman rides a horse in ceremonies he must buy a robe for $14—also from Clarke's company.

Is the motive prompting your ambition to be a Klansman serious and unselfish?

He was greatly pleased with Klansman Crippen and the work he is doing for the organization.

The sheriff approached a masked Klansman who carried a fiery cross.

It protects its own members and there is no case on record where a Klansman has been outraged.

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