abolitionist
|ab/o/li/tion/ist|
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/ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst/
advocate for abolition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abolitionist' 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 English word 'abolition' in the 16th century, and eventually became 'abolitionist' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who abolishes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person advocating for the abolition of slavery.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who advocates for the abolition of a practice or institution, especially slavery.
The abolitionists worked tirelessly to end slavery in the 19th century.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 03:08