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Reassertion

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

the act of reasserting; a second or subsequent assertion.

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[…] 1919, a time when African American hopes for a just future following their service in World War I were dashed by violent reassertions of white supremacy, including the efflorescence and expansion of the KKK into the Midwestern and northwestern U.S.

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What does reassertion mean?

Reassertion means the act of reasserting; a second or subsequent assertion.

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How do you use reassertion in a sentence?

[…] 1919, a time when African American hopes for a just future following their service in World War I were dashed by violent reassertions of white supremacy, including the efflorescence and expansion of the KKK into the Midwestern and northwestern U.S.

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