Abolitionist

Pronunciation: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəst/

Abolitionist (noun)

  1. a person who wants to end slavery, especially in the 19th century.

Examples

  • The abolitionist spoke passionately about human rights.
  • An abolitionist campaigned tirelessly for freedom.

Common collocations: abolitionist movement, abolitionist cause, dedicated abolitionist

Synonyms of Abolitionist

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Abolitionist

  • describing someone who supports slavery