William Lloyd Garrison Pronunciation: /ˈwɪl.i.əm lɔɪd ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/ (WILL-ee-um LOYD GAIR-ih-sun) Part of Speech: Proper noun
Definition: (1805–1879) A leading white American abolitionist, journalist, and social reformer. Garrison is best known for founding and editing The Liberator, an influential anti-slavery newspaper, and for his uncompromising advocacy for the immediate emancipation of all enslaved people. He was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement, co-founding the American Anti-Slavery Society and championing social justice, women’s rights, and pacifism.
Example: William Lloyd Garrison’s passionate writings and activism helped galvanize the abolitionist movement prior to the Civil War.