Lovejoy

[ luhv-joi ]

noun

1. Elijah P(arish), 1802–37, U.S. abolitionist and newspaper editor.

Example Sentences

The organization was founded by Scientologist and actress Anne Archer, and Lovejoy is on its board.

From The Daily Beast

Asked whether he endorsed the diet program and products, Lovejoy did not respond.

From The Daily Beast

Anti-Scientology groups say Lovejoy appears to be linked to Scientology through a group called Artists for Human Rights.

From The Daily Beast

A friend bought the newspaper from its owners, and urged Lovejoy to write as boldly as before.

From Project Gutenberg

Lovejoy sent his printing-press to Alton by steamboat, and it was delivered at the wharf on a Sunday morning, about daybreak.

From Project Gutenberg

The steamboat company had agreed to land the press on Monday, and Lovejoy refused to move it from the dock on the Sabbath.

From Project Gutenberg

They wanted order and quiet, and hoped that Lovejoy would not stir up more trouble.

From Project Gutenberg

The meeting condemned Lovejoy's writings and speeches, and voted that Abolitionism must be suppressed in the town.

From Project Gutenberg