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Tom Paine

DEFINITIONS OF: Tom Paine

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n American Revolutionary leader and pamphleteer (born in England) who supported the American colonist's fight for independence and supported the French Revolution (1737-1809)

Synonyms:
Paine, Thomas Paine
Example of:
American Revolutionary leader
a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
pamphleteer
a writer of pamphlets (usually taking a partisan stand on public issues)
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