proslavery

[ proh-sley-vuh-ree, -sleyv-ree ]

/ proʊˈsleɪ və ri, -ˈsleɪv ri /

adjective

U.S. History. favoring the continuance of the institution of slavery of blacks, or opposed to interference with it.

noun

the favoring or support of slavery.

Words nearby proslavery

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Origin of proslavery

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; pro-¹ + slavery

OTHER WORDS FROM proslavery

pro·slav·er, nounpro·slav·er·y·ism, noun

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Examples from the Web for proslavery

In the country, at this time, there was strictly no dividing line between Antislavery and Proslavery.
Charles Sumner; his Complete Works, v. 4-20|Charles Sumner
The Proslavery interest in the Senate is quite respectful, and does not indulge in the old-time bluster and parade.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)|Charles Sumner
Even some of the most Proslavery Democrats of the past are fully up to your ground to-day.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)|Charles Sumner
Our Proslavery education is costing a great deal,—it threatens to cost us our country!
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)|Charles Sumner

British Dictionary definitions for proslavery

proslavery

/ (ˌprəʊˈsleɪvərɪ) /

adjective

in favour of or supporting slavery

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