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Liberty measles

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Synonym of German measles.
    US, obsolete, uncountable
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Liberty measles.
    alt-of, uncountable

Examples

“Similarly, the term "German measles" arose from inconsistent terminology following its initial description by its German discoverers as Rötheln (red). The corresponding virus (now called rubella) has no relation to Germany, nor the actual measles virus. Despite this, the U.S. renamed the disease "liberty measles" to stoke anti-German sentiment and strengthen U.S. patriotism during World War I.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

liberty of conscience liberty of indifference liberty of speech Liberty Pole liberty sandwich liberty sausage

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