underground railroad
معنی کامل و مثالها
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ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'Underground Railroad' comes from the mid-19th century, referring to the clandestine activities carried out to help slaves escape from the South.
مثال
- The Underground Railroad was a lifeline for slaves seeking freedom.
- Harriet Tubman was a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad.
- The Underground Railroad was not a physical railroad, but a network of secret routes and safe houses.
ترکیبهای رایج
Operate the Underground Railroad Escape via the Underground Railroad Conductor on the Underground Railroad
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- secret aid to escaping slaves that was provided by abolitionists in the years before the American Civil War