abolitionist

🇬🇧 UK/.æbәu'liʃәnist/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A person who advocates for the abolition of a practice or institution, especially slavery

废除主义者;(尤指)废奴主义者

adj.

Relating to or supporting the abolition of a practice or institution

主张废除的;废奴主义的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
abagainst, opposite
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olroot
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iconnector
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tionact, process, state
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istone who practices, believer in
=abolitionist

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He was a famous abolitionist who fought slavery.

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