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abolitionist

 

[ ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social reform

A person who supports the abolition of a particular practice or institution, especially slavery.

Synonyms

anti-slavery activist, emancipator, reformer

Examples of usage

  • Harriet Tubman was a famous abolitionist who helped lead many slaves to freedom.
  • The abolitionists fought tirelessly for the emancipation of all enslaved people.

Translations

Translations of the word "abolitionist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abolicionista

🇮🇳 उन्मूलनवादी

🇩🇪 Abolitionist

🇮🇩 abolisionis

🇺🇦 аболіціоніст

🇵🇱 abolicjonista

🇯🇵 廃止論者

🇫🇷 abolitionniste

🇪🇸 abolicionista

🇹🇷 kölelik karşıtı

🇰🇷 폐지론자

🇸🇦 مناضل لإلغاء الرق

🇨🇿 abolicionista

🇸🇰 abolicionista

🇨🇳 废奴主义者

🇸🇮 abolicionist

🇮🇸 afnámssinni

🇰🇿 жоюды қолдаушы

🇬🇪 აბოლიციონისტი

🇦🇿 köləliyin ləğvini müdafiə edən

🇲🇽 abolicionista

Word origin

The term 'abolitionist' originated in the early 19th century during the movement to abolish slavery in the United States. Abolitionists were instrumental in bringing about the end of slavery through their advocacy, activism, and resistance against the institution of slavery. They played a crucial role in changing societal attitudes towards slavery and promoting the idea of freedom and equality for all individuals.

See also: abolish, abolishment, abolition.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,336, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.