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King, Martin Luther

Syllabification: (King, Martin Luther)
Pronunciation: /kiNG/

Definition of King, Martin Luther
  • Jr. (1929–68), US Baptist minister and civil rights leader. A noted orator, he opposed discrimination against blacks by organizing nonviolent resistance and peaceful mass demonstrations. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Nobel Peace Prize (1964). His birthday, January 15, is a national holiday.

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Definition of King, Martin Luther in the British & World English dictionary