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单词 Ku Klux Klan
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Definition of Ku Klux Klan in English:

Ku Klux Klan

(also KKK)
proper nounˌkuː klʌks ˈklanˌku ˌkləks ˈklæn
  • An extremist right-wing secret society in the US.

    三K党(美国极右翼秘密组织)

The Ku Klux Klan was originally founded in the Southern states after the Civil War to oppose social change and black emancipation by violence and terrorism. Although disbanded twice, it re-emerged in the 1950s and 1960s and continues at a local level. Members disguise themselves in white robes and hoods, and often use a burning cross as a symbol of their organization

Origin

Perhaps from Greek kuklos 'circle' and clan.

Definition of Ku Klux Klan in US English:

Ku Klux Klan

(also KKK)
proper nounˌku ˌkləks ˈklænˌko͞o ˌkləks ˈklan
  • An extremist right-wing secret society in the US.

    三K党(美国极右翼秘密组织)

    The Ku Klux Klan was originally founded in the southern states after the Civil War to oppose social change and black emancipation by using violence and terrorism. Although disbanded twice, it re-emerged in the 1950s and 1960s and continues at a local level. Members disguise themselves in white robes and hoods and often use a burning cross as a symbol of their organization

Origin

Perhaps from Greek kuklos ‘circle’ and clan.

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