abolitionist

UK
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/
US
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/

Translations

abolitionistnoun
abolitionists
pl
UK
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/
US
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/
abolitionnistePersonne favorable à l’abolition d’une pratique ou d’une institution, notamment de l’esclavage ou de la peine de mort.
The abolitionist worked tirelessly to end slavery in the 19th century.
L’abolitionniste a travaillé sans relâche pour mettre fin à l’esclavage au XIXe siècle.
Synonyms
freedom fighter
anti-slavery advocate
abolitionistadjective
UK
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/
US
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ə.nɪst/
Non-gradable; used chiefly attributively (e.g., "abolitionist newspaper").
abolitionnisteRelatif à l’abolition, notamment de l’esclavage.
The abolitionist movement gained momentum in the 19th century, advocating for the end of slavery.
Le mouvement abolitionniste a pris de l’ampleur au XIXe siècle, appelant à la fin de l’esclavage.

Definitions

abolitionistnoun
A person who advocates or supports the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery.
The abolitionist worked tirelessly to end slavery in the 19th century.
abolitionistadjective
Relating to or supporting the abolition of a practice or institution, especially slavery.
The abolitionist movement gained momentum in the 19th century, advocating for the end of slavery.