Definition of Washington, Booker T. in English:
Washington, Booker T.
proper nounˈwɒʃɪŋtənˈwɔʃɪŋtən
(1856–1915), American educationist; full name Booker Taliaferro Washington. A leading commentator for black Americans, Washington established the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama (1881). His support for segregation and his emphasis on black people's vocational skills attracted criticism from other black leaders.
Definition of Washington, Booker T. in US English:
Washington, Booker T.
proper nounˈwɔʃɪŋtənˈwôSHiNGtən
(1856–1915), US educator; full name Booker Taliaferro Washington. A leading commentator for black Americans, he established the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama (1881). His support for segregation and his emphasis on vocational skills for blacks were criticized by other black leaders.