: favoring the legalization of abortion
pro-choicer noun

Examples of pro-choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Recent polling on these 10 initiatives has been sparse, but most polls show voters with a strong pro-choice disposition. Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 By contrast, Schiff’s support was highest among people who identified as progressive (89%) and pro-choice (79%). Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 Deaton, who supports codifying Roe v. Wade, said Warren has been misrepresenting his pro-choice position on the campaign trail. Mike Deehan, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024 His family is in tears over Nancy being pro-choice! Eliza Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro-choice 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pro-choice was in 1973

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“Pro-choice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro-choice. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

pro-choice

adjective
prō-ˈchȯis
: favoring the legalization of abortion

Medical Definition

pro-choice

adjective
: favoring the legalization of abortion
pro-choicer noun

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