Meaning of pro-life | Babel Free
Definitions
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Of, pertaining to, or supportive of the right to life; believing that life should be protected from its beginning to natural death in all or most circumstances. US
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Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion. US
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Opposed to the legalization of euthanasia. specifically
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Opposed to the legalization of capital punishment. specifically
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Opposed to suicide. specifically
Examples
“They were pro-life except in cases of rape, incest, or risk to the life or health of the mother.”
“Suicidal people can have discussions about suicide on pro-life peer-to-peer forums and hotlines without fear of judgment or intervention.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.