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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.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of antiabortion

First recorded in 1965–70; anti- + abortion

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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

Schenck was for many years an ardent antiabortion activist, helping to establish a Christian ministry in 1994 that held Bible study and prayer sessions with members of Congress and their staff.

From Washington Post Dec. 8, 2022

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

He said he would be surprised if even those with strong antiabortion views would not want to protect people living in pain.

From Washington Post Aug. 8, 2022

Rudy Flores, spokesperson for the Santa Monica Police Department, said there was a verbal altercation at the July 9 event between antiabortion and abortion rights demonstrators, but no arrests were made.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2022

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