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

Ku Klux Klan

 noun
     
Ku Klux Klan
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the Ku Klux Klan

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