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abolitionist.

In favor of the abolition of any particular institution or practice.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/UK/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/US/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.əst/US
  1. In favor of the abolition of any particular institution or practice.

  2. In favor of the abolition of any particular institution or practice. In favor of the abolition of slavery.

    historical
Where this word comes from

First attested in 1788. abolition + -ist.

noun/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/UK/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/US/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.əst/US
  1. A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice.

  2. A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice. A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of slavery.

    US · especially · historical
Where this word comes from

First attested in 1788. abolition + -ist.

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