KU KLUX KLAN, THE


Meaning of KU KLUX KLAN, THE in English

Ku Klux Klan, the /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ BrE AmE

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: Perhaps from Greek kyklos 'circle' + English clan ]

a secret American political organization of Protestant white men who oppose people of other races or religions

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