abolitionist

Word parts

abolition + -ist

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ or /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.əst/

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Noun

Singular abolitionist

Plural abolitionists

1. (countable) An abolitionist is a person who thinks slavery should not exist.
   • Synonym: emancipationist

Related words

• abolish
• abolition
• abolitionism