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antiabortion

American  
[an-tee-uh-bawr-shuhn, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti əˈbɔr ʃən, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

  1. opposed to abortion or the legalization of abortion.


noun

  1. opposition to abortion, especially legalized abortion.

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Etymology

Origin of antiabortion

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + abortion

Example Sentences

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In an interview with the Dallas Morning News in 2001, he described himself as a conservative Republican, a Catholic and an antiabortion advocate driven to find roles that aligned with his faith and other convictions.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2022

This insensitive language can push those who have suffered pregnancy loss into antiabortion communities because they feel their loss is discounted.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2022

Chris Reyes, who identified himself to The Times as a lead organizer of Saturday’s antiabortion protest by AmericanMade Patriots, said that he is urging members to remain nonviolent and expects the demonstration to be peaceful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2022

Sparks, 59, first took notice of the antiabortion actions during her daily commute to the LA Weekly office, where she interned in the art department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2022

When Kae told her boyfriend the news, he was immediately suspicious, pointing to the pregnancy center’s clear antiabortion stance.

From Washington Post

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