Historical Figures And Movements

noun refers to a group of individuals in society who are not considered to be part of the elite or upper class

• The government should prioritize policies that benefit the common people.
• Common people like us just want to live a comfortable life.
• Hey, the common folk are just trying to make ends meet.
• In the grand scheme of things, the common people hold the power.

noun a predecessor or ancestor

• The forerunner of modern medicine can be traced back to ancient civilizations.
• He is considered the forerunner in the field of technology.
• She's the forerunner when it comes to fashion trends.
• The forerunner of success is often hard work and determination.

noun a group or faction on the extreme or radical edge of a larger group or movement, typically characterized by unorthodox or extreme views

• The lunatic fringe of the political party often espouses extreme views that are not representative of the majority.
• I try to avoid hanging out with the lunatic fringe of our group because they always cause drama.
• Those guys are part of the lunatic fringe - they're always up to something crazy.
• She felt like she was on the lunatic fringe of society, with her unconventional beliefs and lifestyle choices.

noun a person who holds false or mistaken beliefs, especially regarding religion

• The misbeliever was accused of heresy by the church.
• The misbeliever didn't believe a word of what the politician was saying.
• That misbeliever is always questioning everything, never just accepting things as they are.
• In a world of misbelievers, she stood firm in her faith.

noun a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock or work opportunities

adjective relating to or characteristic of nomads or their way of life

• The nomad traveled from place to place in search of new opportunities.
• The nomad is always on the move, never staying in one place for too long.
• That nomad dude is a real wanderer, always exploring new places.
• Her mind was like a nomad, constantly wandering and never settling on one thought for too long.

noun the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges

• The museum relies on the generous patronage of its donors to fund new exhibitions.
• The local bookstore thrives thanks to the loyal patronage of its regular customers.
• The club's VIP section is reserved for those with the highest patronage.
• Her patronage of the arts extended beyond financial support to mentoring young artists.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Pharisees, a Jewish sect that emphasized strict adherence to the traditional interpretation and observance of the Mosaic Law

• The pharisaic leaders were known for their strict adherence to religious laws.
• Don't be so pharisaic about following every rule to the letter.
• Stop being such a pharisaic, just chill out and have some fun.
• Her pharisaic attitude towards cleanliness borders on obsession.

noun a person or thing from which a person, animal, or plant is descended or originates; an ancestor or parent.

adjective relating to a progenitor or progenitors; ancestral.

• The progenitor of this genetic disorder has been traced back to a single individual in the family tree.
• I heard that Sarah's great-grandmother is the progenitor of their family's wealth.
• My dad always jokes that he's the progenitor of our family's love for spicy food.
• The ancient civilization is considered the progenitor of modern society as we know it.

noun a person who advocates or takes part in a revolution

adjective related to or characteristic of a revolutionist

• The revolutionist believed in overthrowing the government to create a more just society.
• The revolutionist was always talking about changing the system.
• That revolutionist is a real firecracker, always stirring things up.
• She was a revolutionist in the world of fashion, always pushing boundaries and challenging norms.

noun the state or condition of being an adult human female

• The transition into womanhood is marked by various biological and social changes.
• She's really embracing her womanhood and taking charge of her life.
• She's been through some tough stuff, but she's come out the other side with a real sense of womanhood.
• In the world of business, she's showing true womanhood by standing up for herself and demanding equal treatment.