anti-abortion
|an-ti-a-bor-tion|
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/ˌænti əˈbɔrʃən/
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/ˌænti əˈbɔːʃən/
opposition to abortion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-abortion' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'abortion', which comes from Latin 'abortio', meaning 'miscarriage'.
Historical Evolution
'abortio' transformed into the English word 'abortion', and the prefix 'anti-' was added to form 'anti-abortion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abortion' referred to a miscarriage, but over time it evolved to mean the deliberate termination of a pregnancy. 'Anti-abortion' has consistently meant opposition to this practice.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to the practice or legality of abortion.
The anti-abortion group organized a protest outside the clinic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45