ALL meanings of abolitionist
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A a - 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
- noun abolitionist anti-slavery campaigner 1
- noun abolitionist sb who campaigns against sth 1
- noun abolitionist supporting prohibition of sth 1
- noun abolitionist A person who favors the abolition of any particular institution. 0
- noun abolitionist (historical, US) A person who favored or advocated the abolition of slavery. 0
- adjective abolitionist (historical) In favor of the abolition of slavery. 0