Definition

Noun: - A high-ranking leader in the Ku Klux Klan: The title "Grand Dragon" refers to a senior official or state-level leader within the hierarchical structure of the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist organization.

Usage

• The term is used specifically as a title within the Ku Klux Klan organization. It is a proper noun when referring to a specific individual's role.
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Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in historical or sociological contexts discussing the structure and leadership of the Ku Klux Klan. It carries strong negative connotations due to the organization's ideology and history.

Variants and Related Words

• Dragon: Within the Klan's terminology, "Dragon" is a lower-ranking officer, typically leading a local unit or "Klavern." The "Grand Dragon" is the superior officer.
• Imperial Wizard: The supreme national leader of the Ku Klux Klan, ranking above the Grand Dragon.

Synonyms

• Klan leader: A general term for a person in a leadership position within the Ku Klux Klan.
• State leader (of the KKK): A descriptive synonym specifying the geographic scope of the role.

Important Note

• "Grand Dragon" is a highly specific term tied directly to the Ku Klux Klan. It is not used in general English and has no other meanings. Its use is almost always in the context of reporting on, analyzing, or condemning the activities of this organization.

Noun

1. a high ranking person in the Ku Klux Klan