proslavery

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

adjective

1. favoring slavery.
2. U.S. History. favoring the continued enslavement of Black people, or opposed to ending or altering the institution of slavery.

noun

1. the favoring or support of slavery.

proslavery

/ ˌprəʊˈsleɪvərɪ /

adjective

1. in favour of or supporting slavery

Other Words From

• pro·slaver noun
• pro·slaver·y·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proslavery¹

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

Example Sentences

Predictably, this latter idea was adopted by some members of the proslavery lobby in the United States.

From Time

In the country, at this time, there was strictly no dividing line between Antislavery and Proslavery.

From Project Gutenberg

Even some of the most Proslavery Democrats of the past are fully up to your ground to-day.

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Our Proslavery education is costing a great deal,—it threatens to cost us our country!

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The Proslavery interest in the Senate is quite respectful, and does not indulge in the old-time bluster and parade.

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