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anti-abolitionism

nounmasculinetechnicalrare/ɐ̃tiɐbulisiuˈnizmu/an·ti·a·bo·li·ci·o·nis·mo

Definition

1

Political and ideological position or movement opposed to abolitionism, especially the abolition of slavery.

Usage examples

Anti-abolitionism was a significant force in the political debates of the 19th century.
The arguments of anti-abolitionism were often economic and social.

Antonyms

Common combinations

anti-abolitionist movement