antiabortion

American  

[an-tee-uh-bawr-shuhn, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti əˈbɔr ʃən, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. opposed to abortion or the legalization of abortion.

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noun

1. opposition to abortion, especially legalized abortion.

Other Word Forms

• antiabortionist noun

Etymology

Origin of antiabortion

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + abortion

Example Sentences

In a 9-0 decision, the justices said these antiabortion activists had no standing to sue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024

As more White evangelicals took up the antiabortion cause, the March became somewhat more pluralistic, including not only Protestants but secular groups, Jews and marchers of other faiths.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2023

This insensitive language can push those who have suffered pregnancy loss into antiabortion communities because they feel their loss is discounted.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2022

Before that, he was known as a confrontational antiabortion activist who would film staff members and patients going into West Virginia clinics.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022

Chris Reyes, who identified himself to The Times as a lead organizer of Saturday’s antiabortion protest by AmericanMade Patriots, said that he is urging members to remain nonviolent and expects the demonstration to be peaceful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2022