abolitionist

== English == === Etymology === First attested in 1788. abolition +‎ -ist. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/, /ˌæ.bəˈlɪʃ.n̩.əst/ === Adjective === abolitionist (comparative more abolitionist, superlative most abolitionist) In favor of the abolition of any particular institution or practice. (chiefly historical) In favor of the abolition of slavery. [since the late 18th century] ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === abolitionist (plural abolitionists) A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of any particular institution or practice. [since the late 18th century] (chiefly historical, especially US) A person favoring or advocating for the abolition of slavery. [since the late 18th century] ==== Synonyms ==== woolly-head (historical), nigger lover (highly offensive) ==== Descendants ==== Norwegian Bokmål: abolisjonist Polish: abolicjonista ==== Translations ==== === References === “abolitionist”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.