noun
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a person who performs abortions, esp illegally
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a person who is in favour of abortion on demand
Etymology
Origin of abortionist
Example Sentences
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Her options were to induce an abortion herself or find a doctor or backstreet abortionist who would do it at a price.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Sometimes these characters are killed by an abortionist – which is exactly what happens in a novel written by one of the 19th century's most popular sensationalist writers, Ned Buntline.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2022
Finally, an acquaintance refers her to a Paris abortionist off a literal back alley, where she has the procedure at 12 weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2022
Her mother, two friends and the female abortionist were given minimal, suspended 500 French franc fines, which they were never asked to pay.
From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022
The Committee would earnestly draw the attention of the responsible medical authorities to the suggestion that there are even a few members of the profession who are prepared to "cover" the abortionist when difficulties arise.
From Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Various Aspects of the Problem of Abortion in New Zealand by McMillan, D. G. (David Gervan)
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