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- DictionaryFire·brand/ˈfī(ə)rˌbrand/
noun
- 1. a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action: "a political firebrand"
- 2. a piece of burning wood.
1. : a piece of burning wood. 2. : one that creates unrest or strife (as in aggressively promoting a cause) : agitator. Did you know? The original firebrands were incendiary indeed; they were pieces of wood set burning at the fire, perhaps for use as a light or a weapon.
'Firebrand' is often used to describe politically divisive figures. Its modern use is 'one that creates unrest or strife,' but it has literal origins referring to a burning piece of wood.
FIREBRAND definition: 1. a person who causes political or social trouble by opposing authority and encouraging others to…. Learn more.
FIREBRAND meaning: 1. a person who causes political or social trouble by opposing authority and encouraging others to…. Learn more.
a person who kindles strife or encourages unrest; an agitator; troublemaker. firebrand. / ˈfaɪəˌbrænd / noun. a piece of burning or glowing wood or other material. a person who causes unrest or is very energetic.
A 'firebrand' is someone who is passionate and outspoken, stirring up controversy or strong emotions in others, much like a burning brand can set other materials ablaze.
Definition of firebrand noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
What does the word firebrand mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word firebrand, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. firebrand has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (Middle English) birds (1840s) See meaning & use.
Firebrand Definition. A person who stirs up others to rebellion or strife. A piece of burning wood. An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
He was a firebrand, infinitely more dangerous and incendiary than any Abolitionist whom he denounced.
