pro-lifer
6.9
A person who opposes legal abortion and wants laws to protect unborn babies
- noun
- /ˈproʊˌlaɪfər/
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- As a pro-lifer, she actively supports legislation that protects the rights of unborn children.
As a pro lifer I want a quick clarification.
- As a pro lifer I want a quick clarification.
Examples
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Many pro-lifers participated in the march to advocate for stricter abortion laws.
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The pro-lifer shared her views during the debate about reproductive rights.
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So, yeah, pro lifers are feeling pretty good right now.
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What if pro lifers were just totally honest?
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As a pro lifer I want a quick clarification.
Synonyms
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8.9
A person who is against abortion rights
supports legal protection for embryos and fetuses rather than only denying rights
anti-abortion
vspro-lifer
5.3
A person who opposes abortion and joins protests or campaigns
focuses on legally protecting embryos and fetuses rather than mainly protesting
How Pro-life
Surface Forms
pro-lifer singular
pro-lifers plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word pro-lifer joins pro- meaning 'for' and life meaning 'life', so it literally names someone who is 'for life'. That's why a pro-lifer is a person who opposes legal abortion and wants laws to protect unborn babies.