freedom colony
freedom colony · freedom colonies
An African-American municipality or community built by freedmen, former slaves who…An African-American municipality or community built by freedmen, former slaves who were emancipated during and after the American Civil War.
Meaning
1 senses(US)An African-American municipality or community built by freedmen, former slaves who were emancipated during and after the American Civil War.
Forms
plural: freedom colonies| Singular | freedom colony |
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See also
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