K.K.K.
abbreviation
K.K.K.
American
[key-key-key]
/ ˈkeɪˈkeɪˈkeɪ /
Or
KKK
abbreviation
KKK
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of K.K.K.
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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There have been a lot of dutiful, fact-check-style responses pointing out that Superman is an immigrant and the character was always “woke,” in that he has a history of fighting fascists and KKK members.
From Salon • Jul. 21, 2025
Yet the push to drive out the KKK offers lessons for our political moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025
Meet the “private attorneys general” using the KKK act to hold Trump accountable in civil court.
From Slate • Aug. 24, 2024
It was passed during Reconstruction to protect the rights of African Americans from such conspiracies by the KKK and other Southern whites.
From Salon • Jul. 27, 2023
And while I doubt Mr. Kennedy has a connection to the KKK or any hate groups, he is a pretty crabby guy.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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