Douglass

/ˈdʌgləs/
IPA guide

Other forms: Douglasses

Definitions of Douglass
  1. noun
    United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
    synonyms: Frederick Douglass
    see moresee less
    example of:
    abolitionist, emancipationist
    a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Douglass'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family