Abolitionist

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who advocated or supported the abolition of slavery in the United States, especially during the 19th century.

Frederick Douglass was a prominent abolitionist who fought tirelessly for the rights of enslaved people.

A person who supports the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or slavery.

Many abolitionists argue that the death penalty is inhumane and should be abolished.

Derived from the word 'abolition' combined with the suffix '-ist', indicating a person who advocates for or practices what the root word denotes.

Abolitionist movement

A collective effort aimed at ending slavery and advocating for emancipation.

Abolitionist literature

Writings that support and promote the abolitionist cause.

abolition

The act of abolishing a system or practice.

emancipation

The process of being freed from restrictions or bondage.

A passionate advocate or activist for freedom.

He's a real abolitionist when it comes to social justice issues.

A person who opposes any form of oppression.

She identifies as an abolitionist in the fight against systemic racism.