antiabortion

[ an-tee-uh-bawr-shuhn, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. opposed to abortion or the legalization of abortion.

noun

1. opposition to abortion, especially legalized abortion.

Other Words From

• anti·a·bortion·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiabortion¹

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + abortion

Example Sentences

The most telling thing I saw this time was a group of cameramen walking over to the only protester who seemed interested in yelling at the 50-odd antiabortion activists who had shown up in the “free-speech zone.”

From Washington Post

He was a mentor to other antiabortion activists, including Randall Terry, the founder of Operation Rescue.

From Washington Post

After accepting the group's endorsement, Carter Peterson emphasized her role in fighting antiabortion legislation in the conservative state, and talked about the agenda she'd bring to the House.

From Washington Post

He espouses the antiabortion, fiscally conservative views that appeal to many in this mostly red Midwestern state, and he survived a tough primary challenge by a well-known conservative in August.

From Washington Post

The vice president did later stress his antiabortion credentials while emphasizing that he would not presume how Barrett would rule if she were a Supreme Court justice.

From Washington Post

When a Southern state starts backing away from antiabortion legislation, you know something has changed in American politics.

From The Daily Beast

The GOP front-runner refused to take an antiabortion litmus test, putting support from the religious right at risk.

From The Daily Beast

Unsurprisingly, antiabortion groups are fighting back now that localities are taking action against CPCs.

From The Daily Beast

Sarah Palin, the antiabortion conservative icon, has been proclaiming herself a feminist since the 2008 election.

From The Daily Beast

Is the last hurrah of the feminist movement to put a bunch of antiabortion Republican females in public office?

From The Daily Beast