Sons of Liberty

noun

, American History.

1. any of several patriotic societies, originally secret, that opposed the Stamp Act and thereafter supported moves for American independence.
2. (during the Civil War) a secret society of Copperheads.

Example Sentences

The ultraconservative 1776 Sons of Liberty want Donald Trump reelected.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the 1776 Sons of Liberty meeting got underway at the Elks Lodge, Adam Medeiros, a hairdresser for 44 years, sat in a folding chair and referred to the Bible to explain his politics: “I don’t think I’d have liked King David,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sons of Liberty — 28 men and seven women — felt this foreboding as they shared grievances about who would protect the Constitution from what they see as progressive wackos, Marxist democrats, storytime drag queens, globalist provocateurs and a Biden White House that has weaponized the Justice Department against Trump, the only man who, despite the 91 criminal charges he’s facing, can fix what’s wrong.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many Sons of Liberty members, Gogue leans on his faith to cope with the disarray.

From Los Angeles Times

The Sons of Liberty dispatched to a meeting room.

From Los Angeles Times