Definition

Proper noun: - Birth name of Malcolm X: "Malcolm Little" refers to the original name of the prominent 20th-century African-American activist and religious leader, Malcolm X, before he changed his surname.

Usage

• Malcolm Little is used specifically to refer to the early life and identity of the historical figure Malcolm X.
  • Malcolm Little was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925.
  • Before his conversion to Islam, he was known as Malcolm Little.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in historical and biographical contexts to discuss his life prior to his political and religious awakening.
  • The transformation from Malcolm Little to Malcolm X symbolized a rejection of a name inherited from slavery.

Variants and Related Words

• Malcolm X (proper noun): The adopted name, representing his later identity as a minister and human rights activist.
• El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (proper noun): The name he adopted after his pilgrimage to Mecca.

Synonyms

• Birth name of Malcolm X: This is the primary synonym, as "Malcolm Little" is itself a specific name.

Related Phrases

• Born Malcolm Little: A common phrase used in biographical statements.
  • The activist, born Malcolm Little, became a powerful voice for Black empowerment.

Noun

1. militant civil rights leader (1925-1965)