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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

Verb 1

to advocate for or bring about the abolition of a system, practice, or institution.

The activists aimed to abolitionise the outdated laws.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 09:51