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pro-choice

American  
[proh-chois] / proʊˈtʃɔɪs /
Or prochoice

adjective

  1. supporting or advocating legalized abortion.


pro-choice British  

adjective

  1. (of an organization, pressure group, etc) supporting the right of a woman to have an abortion Compare pro-life

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Other Word Forms

  • pro-choicer noun

Etymology

Origin of pro-choice

First recorded in 1970–75

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Faroese pro-choice campaigners have argued the legislation was outdated and impinged on women's rights.

From BBC

In their only debate before the election, Suozzi pushed Pilip to further clarify her position on abortion, asking her whether she is “pro-choice.”

From Seattle Times

The author and environmental lawyer has spoken in favor of “bodily autonomy” and describes himself as “pro-choice.”

From Seattle Times

Among the entrants are short film Incompatible, from director Maxine Peake, which highlights pro-choice women's rights, and Northamptonshire feature film Wild Bones.

From BBC

Crow said he is pro-choice and Thomas is not.

From Seattle Times