abolitionist

[ ab-uh-lish-uh-nist ]

/ ˌæb əˈlɪʃ ə nɪst /

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noun

(especially prior to the Civil War) a person who advocated or supported the abolition of slavery in the U.S.

a person who favors the abolition of any law or practice deemed harmful to society: the abolitionists who are opposed to capital punishment.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of abolitionist

First recorded in 1830–40; abolition + -ist

OTHER WORDS FROM abolitionist

pro·ab·o·li·tion·ist, noun, adjective

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Most radical was the 1856 Provisional Constitution drafted by northern abolitionists, including John Brown.
One U.S. Constitution Just Wasn’t Enough|Tom Arnold-Forster|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Until Haiti, abolitionists focused on either gradual emancipation, or simply ending the slave trade, not slavery itself.
How Blacks Freed Themselves from Slavery|Eric Herschthal|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Paul Ryan made essentially the same comparison between abolitionists and anti-abortion advocates.
GOP Politicians Say Abortion Is Like Slavery And Destroys Jobs|Emily Shire|January 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For abolitionists, it is about the possibility that even people who do something horrible can change.
Death Penalty Survives In California, But Three-Strikes Law Cut Back|David R. Dow|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

If California dumps the death penalty this November, abolitionists will probably dance in the streets.
Life Without Parole Is A Terrible Idea|David R. Dow|April 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
What could the Abolitionists do now with their Northern societies to show that slavery was a wrong and a sin?
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII|John Lord
Being old and choleric, he would go off into a fierce passion against the abolitionists.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler|Pardee Butler
Gen. Maclean didn't see any use of going back until they had whipped the Abolitionists.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler|Pardee Butler
Burnett evidently went away from Lawrence with a good opinion of this family of Yankee abolitionists, and Bro.
Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler|Pardee Butler
These people denounced the act of the mob, but at the same time they expressed their disapproval of Abolitionists.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland

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