abolitionist

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈæ.bə.lɪʃn̩.ɪst/, SAMPA: /"{.b@.lISn=.Ist/
  • (US) SAMPA: /{'b@lI"S@n@st/

[edit] Adjective

abolitionist (comparative more abolitionist, superlative most abolitionist)

  1. (historical) In favor of the abolition of slavery.

[edit] Noun

abolitionist (plural abolitionists)

  1. A person who favors the abolition of any institution.
  2. (historical) Somebody who favors the abolition of slavery.

[edit] Translations

person who favors the abolition

[edit] References

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