ABOLITIONISM

abolitionism

(noun) the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abolitionism (countable and uncountable, plural abolitionisms)

Support for the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

(historical, US) Support for the abolition of slavery.

Anagrams

• mobilisation

Source: Wiktionary


Ab`o*li"tion*ism, n.

Definition: The principles or measures of abolitionists. Wilberforce.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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