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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.


noun

  1. opposition to abortion, especially legalized abortion.

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Etymology

Origin of antiabortion

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + abortion

Example Sentences

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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

The conversation has been happening on social media, too: In one viral post, an antiabortion couple was photographed at a rally holding up a sign that read, “We will adopt your baby.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

Sparks, 59, first took notice of the antiabortion actions during her daily commute to the LA Weekly office, where she interned in the art department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2022

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