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\ (ˌ)prō-ˈlīf 
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\Definition of pro-life
: opposed to abortion
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pro-lifer \ (ˌ)prō-ˈlī-fər \ noun
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pro-life
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of pro-life
: opposed to abortion
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