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
Hag, witch, abortionist, healer, martyr— she embodies them all.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2025
“When he was arrested again, in Florida, the police, always glad to be of service, gave his instruments to another abortionist who was paying off at a higher rate,” the Village Voice reported.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 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
When accidental conception takes place, some women of both classes resort to abortion if they can obtain the services of an abortionist.
From Woman and the New Race by Margaret Sanger
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