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- [ab-uh-lish-uh-nist]
- /ˌæb əˈlɪʃ ə nɪst/
- /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-uh-lish-uh-nist]
- /ˌæb əˈlɪʃ ə nɪst/
Definitions of abolitionist word
- countable noun abolitionist An abolitionist is someone who campaigns for the abolition of a particular system or practice. 3
- noun abolitionist a person in favor of abolishing some law, custom, etc. 3
- noun abolitionist one who favored the abolition of slavery in the U.S. 3
- noun abolitionist (especially prior to the Civil War) a person who advocated or supported the abolition of slavery in the U.S. 1
- noun abolitionist a person who favors the abolition of any law or practice deemed harmful to society: the abolitionists who are opposed to capital punishment. 1
- noun abolitionist A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery. 1
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Origin of abolitionist
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; abolition + -ist
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Parts of speech for Abolitionist
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abolitionist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
abolitionist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abolitionist
noun abolitionist
- revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- activist — An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization.
- objector — anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
Antonyms for abolitionist
noun abolitionist
- supporter — a person or thing that supports.
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