Barricaders

/ˈbærɪkeɪdərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of barricader; multiple people who build or defend barricades, especially during protests or civil unrest.

Etymology

Plural form of barricader from French 'barricader.' The term is especially associated with revolutionary and protest movements in European history.

Kelly Says

Famous barricaders include the revolutionaries of 1830s and 1840s Paris—they're immortalized in Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables' and actual historical events!

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