pro-life

American  

[proh-lahyf] / proʊˈlaɪf /

adjective

1. opposed to legalized abortion; right-to-life.

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pro-life British  

adjective

1. (of an organization, pressure group, etc) supporting the right to life of the unborn; against abortion, experiments on embryos, etc

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Other Word Forms

• pro-lifer noun

Etymology

Origin of pro-life

First recorded in 1960–65

Compare meaning

How does pro-life compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• pro-life vs. pro-choice

Example Sentences

The petitioner on Tuesday is First Choice, which runs five pro-life pregnancy centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The modern Catholic church has consistently held to a pro-life position that encompasses more than abortion, including opposition to the death penalty.

From Salon

His presidential record, however, reflected a staunchly pro-life position.

From Salon

At the same time, he has described himself as “pro-life as anyone” and someone who wants to “save as many babies as possible.”

From Salon

The law was immediately challenged by the Thomas More Society, a Catholic public interest law firm representing the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates and four other pro-life organizations.

From Washington Times