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abolitionism


ab·o·li·tion·ism

noun \-ˈli-shən-ˌi-zəm\

Definition of ABOLITIONISM

: principles or measures fostering abolition especially of slavery
ab·o·li·tion·ist \-ist\ noun or adjective

First Known Use of ABOLITIONISM

1808

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