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Meaning of pro-life | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. 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
  2. Opposed to the practice or legalization of abortion.
    US
  3. Opposed to the legalization of euthanasia.
    specifically
  4. Opposed to the legalization of capital punishment.
    specifically
  5. 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.

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