abortionist

[uh-bawr-shuh-nist]

noun

Usually Disparaging.

1. a person who performs or induces abortions, especially illegally.

2. a person who favors or advocates abortion as a right or choice that all women should have.

abortionist

/ əˈbɔːʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person who performs abortions, esp illegally

2. a person who is in favour of abortion on demand

Word History and Origins

Origin of abortionist¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; abortion + -ist

Example Sentences

“Regency Girls” is the only musical comedy I can think of that includes an abortionist as a key character.

From Los Angeles Times

Hag, witch, abortionist, healer, martyr— she embodies them all.

From Salon

Kacsmaryk’s April 7 ruling bristled with antiabortion terminology such as the terms “unborn human” and “unborn child”; abortion providers were labeled “abortionists.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If district attorneys Ozanne and Chisholm do their job and ensure prosecution of abortionists in their counties is enforced, we will save lives,” said Heather Weininger, executive director of Wisconsin Right to Life.

From Seattle Times

“The abortionist is the murderer, and any law banning abortion should identify the abortionist uniquely as such.”

From Seattle Times