Firebrands

/ˈfaɪrbrændz/ noun

Definition

Plural of firebrand; multiple inflammatory figures or burning sticks that spread fire and trouble.

Etymology

Plural form of 'firebrand,' following standard English pluralization.

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History tends to remember firebrands more than quiet reformers because they're memorable—they provoke strong reactions, get written about, and inspire or terrify others into action, making them disproportionately important to how change actually happens.

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