Ku Kluxism

[ kluhk-siz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; Ku Klux (Klan) + -ism

Other indignant citizens announced that they would band themselves secretly together and wage war on Ku Kluxism.

It should be carefully remembered, however, that the task of wiping out Ku Kluxism will not be an easy matter.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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