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abolitionism

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
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Adjective:abolitionist
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• noun

1

A political and social movement or doctrine advocating for the formal eradication of an institutionalized practice or law, historically and especially chattel slavery.

Example

"During the nineteenth century, the spread of abolitionism sparked intense moral and legislative debates across the country."

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• Nearby Words

abolishment
abolition
abolitionary
abolitionism
abolitionist
abominable
abominably

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'abolition' and the suffix '-ism', ultimately deriving from the Latin verb 'abolēre', meaning to destroy or cause to die out.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abolitionism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abolitionism
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