Abolitionism

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.mÌ©/

Origin

abolition + -ism.

Full definition of abolitionism

Noun

1. An opinion in favor of the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists. First attested in the early 19^th century.

Usage notes

In the US this almost always refers to the historical movement to abolish slavery.

Related terms

• abolitionist

Anagrams

• mobilisation