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Term: Under Ground Rail Road

Definition:

The Under Ground Rail Road refers to a secret network of routes and safe houses used by African American slaves in the United States during the early to mid-19th century to escape to free states and Canada. It played a significant role in the abolition of slavery.

Sense 1:

Noun: The historical system of routes, safe houses, and people involved in aiding slaves in their escape from slavery.

Example sentence: Harriet Tubman, who was born into slavery, became one of the most famous conductors of the Under Ground Rail Road.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the Under Ground Rail Road.

Example sentence: The Under Ground Rail Road network was a clandestine operation that required secrecy and bravery.

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