barricaded subject

Meanings

• noun

  A person or group of people who have taken refuge in a fortified position or barricade to resist capture or attack.

  - "The barricaded subjects refused to come out of their house despite the police siege."
  - "The hostages were held barricaded in the bank for hours before the SWAT team could rescue them."

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Variants

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barricaded , barricade , barricades , barricading

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'barricade', meaning 'barrier' or 'obstacle'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest siege in history lasted for over eight years, from 1641 to 1648 during the Thirty Years War.

2. The term 'barricade' can also be used to describe a physical barrier, such as a fence or wall.

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1. Siege: A prolonged blockade of a town or city, designed to prevent the enemy from entering or leaving. A barricaded subject is often the result of a siege.

2. Hostage: A person who is held captive by a person or group as leverage against the actions of others. A barricaded subject may be a hostage if they are being held against their will.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'barricaded subject' is often used to describe characters who are trapped or isolated from the outside world, and must find a way to survive or escape. This can be a powerful metaphor for psychological or emotional isolation, and is a common theme in many novels and films.

How to Memorize "barricaded subject"

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   - Imagine a group of people barricading themselves in a room to protect themselves from danger. Visualize the barriers they have built and the determination in their eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barricaded' with the idea of being trapped or isolated. Think of a person or group who is cut off from the outside world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Barricaded: B-arriers R-esist I-nside C-ontact D-anger' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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