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abolitionary

abolitionary

8.7
Relating to or supporting the ending of slavery
  • adjective
  • /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənˌɛri/
  • Formal
translation icon : abolicionista
  • The senator supported abolitionary legislation aimed at ending slavery in the territories.

Examples

  • They formed an abolitionary society to campaign against the slave trade.

  • The abolitionary movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

  • Her abolitionary views were well known in political circles of the 19th century.

  • Many abolitionary activists fought tirelessly for freedom.

  • The abolitionary efforts of activists in the 19th century helped to end slavery in many countries.

  • Her abolitionary beliefs drove her to campaign tirelessly for the rights of enslaved people.

  • The organization promotes abolitionary policies aimed at eradicating human trafficking and modern slavery.

Synonyms

antislavery
vsabolitionary
3 3.5

Against keeping people as slaves

supports ending slavery by removing the institution entirely

How Supportive

abolitionary
  • Formal
8.7
supportive
348 2.8
sympathetic
23 3.6
neutral
218 3.6
opposed
1 3.5

Surface Forms

abolitionary positive

Morphology

abolitionary = abolition (transparent) = abolition + ary

The suffix '-ary' is commonly used to form adjectives indicating a relationship or pertaining to the noun 'abolition'.

Etymology

The word abolitionary comes from the verb abolish, which comes from an old Latin word abolere meaning 'to put away' or 'destroy'. So an abolitionary person or idea wants to 'do away with' something, especially slavery.