King, Martin Luther


Definition: Meaning of, King, Martin Luther in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kɪŋ /

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  1. (1929-68) a black US religious leader who became the most important leader of the civil rights movement and worked hard to achieve social changes for black people. He was a great public speaker, and many people remember his famous speech that starts with the words "I have a dream". He encouraged people to try to achieve changes without using violence, and in 1964 he won the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE . In 1968 he was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee. In the US there is a national holiday in January to celebrate his birthday.
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