Bartolomeo Vanzetti

proper noun

Meaning

A historical Italian immigrant and anarchist whose 1921 murder conviction became a global symbol of judicial bias and political prejudice.

Examples

Historians continue to debate the evidence presented against Bartolomeo Vanzetti during his trial.
The execution of Bartolomeo Vanzetti prompted massive demonstrations in cities across the world.

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Bartolomeo Vanzetti

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌbɑːrtəˈloʊmioʊ vænˈzɛti

Definition

A historical Italian immigrant and anarchist whose 1921 murder conviction became a global symbol of judicial bias and political prejudice.

Examples

Historians continue to debate the evidence presented against Bartolomeo Vanzetti during his trial.
The execution of Bartolomeo Vanzetti prompted massive demonstrations in cities across the world.

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