Definition

Proper noun: - Roy Wilkins: An American civil rights leader who served as the executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1955 to 1977. He was a key figure in the mid-20th century civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality and justice through legal and legislative means.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Roy Wilkins is remembered for his steady leadership during a turbulent period in American history.
  • The biography details the life and work of Roy Wilkins.

Advanced Usage

• "Wilkins's tenure": Referring to the period when Roy Wilkins led the NAACP.
  • Wilkins's tenure was marked by significant legal victories against segregation.
• "In the tradition of Wilkins": Describing advocacy that follows his principles of nonviolent protest and legal action.
  • Their strategy was very much in the tradition of Wilkins.

Variants and Related Words

• NAACP: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the organization Roy Wilkins led.
• Civil rights leader: A general term for activists, like Roy Wilkins, who fought for equal rights.

Synonyms

• Activist
• Reformer
• NAACP executive director (specific to his role)

Related Phrases

• "Wilkins era": The time period associated with his leadership.
  • Many pivotal court cases were won during the Wilkins era.

Related Idioms

(This term, as a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, does not commonly feature in idiomatic expressions. Idioms are typically not formed from personal names in this context.)

Noun

1. United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)