Desmond Tutu (Noun)
Meaning
South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Desmond Tutu was a prominent figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa during the 1980s.
- Desmond Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his nonviolent resistance to apartheid.
- As a key leader in the antiapartheid movement, Desmond Tutu worked closely with Nelson Mandela to bring an end to the racist regime.
- Desmond Tutu's powerful voice and unwavering commitment to justice helped to galvanize international support for the antiapartheid cause.
- Desmond Tutu continued to be a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice long after the fall of apartheid in South Africa.