freedom fighter
noun
: a person who takes part in a resistance movement against an oppressive political or social establishment
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His calls for unity was just shy of the Black Power messaging espoused by the Black Panther Party and other more radical freedom fighters of the era.
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Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
Set in 1909, several years after Korea became a Japanese colony, the action-thriller follows freedom fighters plotting the daring assassination of Japan’s prime minister during their quest for independence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
With the powerful chorus, the song concludes on a strong note, emphasizing the relentless spirit of freedom fighters and their refusal to surrender.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 25 July 2024
World & Nation South Africa launches an ‘urgent request’ with top U.N. court over Israel’s targeting of Rafah
Feb. 13, 2024
Israel considers Khaled a terrorist, but she is widely seen as a hero and freedom fighter by Palestinians and by some in South Africa who support the Palestinian cause.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
Set in 1909, several years after Korea became a Japanese colony, the action-thriller follows freedom fighters plotting the daring assassination of Japan’s prime minister during their quest for independence.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
With the powerful chorus, the song concludes on a strong note, emphasizing the relentless spirit of freedom fighters and their refusal to surrender.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 25 July 2024
World & Nation South Africa launches an ‘urgent request’ with top U.N. court over Israel’s targeting of Rafah
Feb. 13, 2024
Israel considers Khaled a terrorist, but she is widely seen as a hero and freedom fighter by Palestinians and by some in South Africa who support the Palestinian cause.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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