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Meaning of Liberty measles | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of German measles.
US, obsolete, uncountable
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.

See also

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