abolitionised
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/əˈbɒlɪʃnaɪzd/
(abolitionise)
advocate for abolition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abolitionise' originates from the word 'abolition', which comes from Latin 'abolitio', meaning 'a putting an end to'.
Historical Evolution
'abolitio' transformed into the French word 'abolition', and eventually became the modern English word 'abolition'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put an end to something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'abolitionise'.
The country abolitionised slavery in the 19th century.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 10:06