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Meaning of
abolitionist
in English
abolitionist
#uncommon
Plural
abolitionists
Definitions
Noun
opposed
to
a
particular
institution
;
advocating
change
The
abolitionist
movement
gained
momentum
in
the
19th
century
.
one
who
favored
ending
slavery
(
US
,
historical
context
)
The
historical
context
of
the
US
civil
war
highlighted
the
role
of
abolitionist
leaders
.
Adjective
supporting
slavery
abolition
(
historically
)
She
was
an
abolitionist
who
fought
tirelessly
for
women's
rights
.