abortionist

noun

abor·​tion·​ist ə-ˈbȯr-sh(ə-)nist 

plural abortionists

1

now often disparaging : someone who induces or performs abortions

2

disparaging : someone who favors the legalization of abortion

Word History

Etymology

abortion + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

abortionist

noun

abor·​tion·​ist ə-ˈbȯr-sh(ə-)nəst 

: one who produces abortions

Medical Definition

abortionist

noun

abor·​tion·​ist -sh(ə-)nəst 

now often disparaging

: someone who induces or performs abortion

Legal Definition

abortionist

noun

abor·​tion·​ist ə-ˈbȯr-shə-nist 

: one who induces abortions