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Tubman

Verb / ˈtʌbmʌn / Another word for tubman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tubman is a proper noun that refers to Harriet Tubman, an African American abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and helped many others to freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Synonyms & similar words

tubman harriettubman Moses Minty abolitionist heroine humanitarian liberator savior rescuer emancipator deliverer

Example sentences

  1. Harriet Tubman was a brave woman who fought against slavery.
  2. Moses, also known as Harriet Tubman, helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.
  3. The Underground Railroad was a secret network of safe houses and routes that Tubman used to help slaves escape.
  4. Tubman's actions made her a hero and a symbol of freedom.
  5. We learned about Harriet Tubman in history class today.

Quotes

  • 'Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.' - Harriet Tubman
  • 'I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.' - Harriet Tubman
  • 'I had reasoned this out in my mind, there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other.' - Harriet Tubman

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