Kluxer

/'klʌksə/ Cách viết khác : (klansman) /'klænzmən/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A member of the Ku Klux Klan: "Kluxer" is a colloquial or informal term for a person who belongs to the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist hate group in the United States.
Usage
  • The term "kluxer" is used as a noun to identify an individual member of the specified organization. It is primarily used in historical or sociological contexts when discussing the group and its members, often carrying a strongly negative connotation due to the group's ideology and actions.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The journalist wrote an exposé on a former kluxer who had renounced the group's beliefs.
    • Historical records identified him as a kluxer involved in the local chapter.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is informal and derives from "Ku Klux," a shortening of the group's full name. It is typically used in writing or speech that aims to be direct or critical.
Variants and Related Words
  • Klansman (n): A more common, formal synonym for a male member of the Ku Klux Klan.
  • Klan (n): The shortened name for the Ku Klux Klan organization itself.
Synonyms
  • Klansman: A member of the Ku Klux Klan.
  • White supremacist: A person who believes the white race is superior to others (this is a broader term that can include, but is not exclusive to, Klan members).
Notes
  • The term is specific to the context of the United States and its history of racial terrorism and segregation. It is considered a loaded term due to the violent and racist history associated with the group.
Noun
  1. a member of the Ku Klux Klan

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