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Antonyms for know nothings

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noh-nuhth-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnoʊˌnʌθ ɪŋ

Definition of know nothings

Origin :
  • "ignoramus," 1827, from know + nothing. As a U.S. nativist political party, active 1853-56, the name refers to the secret society at the core of the party, about which members were instructed to answer, if asked about it, that they "know nothing." The party eventually merged into the Republican Party.
  • As in ignoramus : noun simpleton
Example sentences :
  • In that same speech, he asserts that all Know Nothings are "bound by terrible oaths to fix and carry a lie in their mouths!"
  • Extract from : « Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; » by William Gannaway Brownlow
  • The Know Nothings, or Americans, were then in the height of power and were sanguine of success.
  • Extract from : « Presidential Candidates: » by D. W. Bartlett

Synonyms for know nothings

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