antislavery

[ an-tee-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn tiˈsleɪ və ri, -ˈsleɪv ri, ˌæn taɪ- /

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noun

opposition to slavery.

adjective

of or relating to antislavery: The antislavery movement in the United States gained momentum in the early 19th century.

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Origin of antislavery

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; anti- + slavery

Words nearby antislavery

antisexist, antishake , anti-site, antiskating, antiskid, antislavery, antismog, antismoking, antisocial, antisocialist, antisocial personality

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How to use antislavery in a sentence

Although journalists from various antislavery publications attended the conference, there is no record of Douglass’s remarks.
The Speech That Launched Frederick Douglass’s Life as an Abolitionist|Linda Hirshman|February 16, 2022|Time
That the Continental Congress felt like Jefferson’s antislavery sentiments were too controversial, but the accusation of “instigated insurrections” was not, suggests just how successful their campaign had been.
You Can't Tell the Story of 1776 Without Talking About Race and Slavery|Robert G. Parkinson|July 4, 2021|Time
Lincoln’s outlook was rooted in a distinct antislavery constitutionalism, elaborated by reformers and politicians in counterpoint to the proslavery constitutionalism of Southern enslavers.
Working to end slavery, Lincoln found power — and limits — in the Constitution|Elizabeth R. Varon|January 22, 2021|Washington Post
He needed Southern oligarchs’ support to secure a presidential nomination, but he needed his antislavery constituents’ votes to hold on to his Senate seat.
Mitch McConnell has repeated Stephen A. Douglas’s biggest mistake|Lauren Haumesser|January 12, 2021|Washington Post

In the short term, however, the Haitian Revolution actually slowed the official antislavery campaign.
How Blacks Freed Themselves from Slavery|Eric Herschthal|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Popular pressure then forced British leaders to take the lead in the international antislavery crusade.
How Blacks Freed Themselves from Slavery|Eric Herschthal|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The first two volumes concentrated almost exclusively on the white male leaders of the antislavery campaign.
How Blacks Freed Themselves from Slavery|Eric Herschthal|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That would only foreshadow the “fractured antislavery world” to come, as Kantrowitz calls it, which emerged after the Civil War.
Did the Civil War Achieve Equality? Stephen Kantrowitz’s ‘More Than Freedom’|Eric Herschthal|August 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Although from his youth an antislavery man, Lincoln was not an Abolitionist in the early days of the slavery agitation.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII|John Lord
He came forth as the champion of the antislavery cause in his native State, and soon attracted the eyes of the whole nation.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII|John Lord
How far antislavery documents had influence on the slaves themselves, it is difficult to say.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII|John Lord
A year later, the students of Lane Seminary determined to hold an antislavery prayer meeting.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall
He was one of the pioneers in the antislavery movement, and one of the founders of the Republican party.
Abraham Lincoln: Was He A Christian?|John B. Remsburg

British Dictionary definitions for antislavery

antislavery

/ (ˌæntɪˈsleɪvərɪ) /

adjective

opposed to slavery, esp slavery of Black people

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