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filibuster

/ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/

Meanings
noun
A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.

Examples :

"The filibuster group, traveling from the US, aimed to seize control of the Nicaraguan banana plantations. "
military history war politics action person

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration filibustering

filibustering verb

/ˌfɪlɪˈbʌstərɪŋ/

To take part in a private military action in a foreign country.

""Disappointed with the government's inaction, some citizens decided to start filibustering in the neighboring country to support the rebels." "

Illustration controversial

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

Illustration legislative

legislative noun

/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/

That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

"The legislative branch of the government passed a new law about school safety. "

Illustration filibustered

filibustered verb

/ˌfɪlɪˈbʌstərd/

To take part in a private military action in a foreign country.

"During the political instability, some foreign mercenaries filibustered in the neighboring country, hoping to influence the outcome of the conflict. "

Illustration proceedings

proceedings noun

/pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/

The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction

"The proceedings of the school meeting focused on improving student behavior. "

Illustration neighboring

neighboring adjective

/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/

Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.

"My neighboring school has a great sports program. "

Illustration plantations

plantations noun

/plænˈteɪʃənz/ /plɑːnˈteɪʃənz/

A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

"Many enslaved people were forced to work on cotton plantations in the American South before the Civil War. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration obstruction

obstruction noun

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

"The fallen tree caused a major obstruction in the road, blocking traffic. "

Illustration freebooter

freebooter noun

/ˈfɹiːbuːtə(ɹ)/

An adventurer who pillages, plunders or wages ad-hoc war on other nations.

"After the government collapsed, the warlord acted as a freebooter, seizing villages and stealing resources from the helpless people. "

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irrelevant adjective

/ɪˈrɛləvənt/ /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected.

"The teacher's lecture about ancient Roman history was irrelevant to our current math lesson. "