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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.

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Word Description / Examples
abolitionist

Used to describe someone who actively supported the movement to end slavery, particularly in the 19th century.

  • Harriet Tubman was a famous abolitionist
  • Abolitionists worked tirelessly to end the practice of slavery in the United States
reformer

Describes someone who seeks to improve social or political systems. More general and can be applied to various kinds of social issues.

  • The reformer worked to change the laws to improve workers' rights
  • Reformers have had a significant impact on many social justice issues throughout history
anti-slavery activist

Used to describe someone who opposes slavery and takes active steps to protest or combat it. Suitable for modern contexts as well.

  • The anti-slavery activist spoke at the rally about the importance of human rights
  • Anti-slavery activists continue to fight against human trafficking today
emancipator

Refers to someone who frees others from slavery or oppression. Has a heroic connotation.

  • Abraham Lincoln is often referred to as the Great Emancipator for his role in ending slavery
  • Emancipators in history have fought for the freedom of those in bondage

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

Etymology

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.