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Meaning of abolitionist | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1
/ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/

Definitions

  1. In favor of the abolition of any particular institution or practice.
  2. In favor of the abolition of slavery.
    historical

Translations

Examples

“This case, and others, drove and enlarged the existing abolitionist movement in the country, opposed, of course, by the merchants and plantation owners who were making a massive profit from the slaves held in various colonies.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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