abolitionise
|a-bo-li-tion-ise|
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/əˈbɒl.ɪ.ʃə.naɪz/
advocate for abolition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abolitionise' originates from the English word 'abolition,' which comes from the Latin word 'abolitio,' where 'abolere' meant 'to destroy or abolish.'
Historical Evolution
'abolitio' transformed into the French word 'abolition,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abolition' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to destroy or abolish something,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocating for the abolition of a system or practice.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/04 09:51
