: opposed to abortion
pro-lifer noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In light of this coverage, some Democrats fear that a future Republican administration might curtail research that calls into question support for pro-life and related causes. Catherine Salmon, National Review, 11 July 2024 The 2024 platform removed historic pro-life principles that have long been the foundation of the platform. David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 Their support of 14th amendment protections for preborn children is an open door to passing strong pro-life federal legislation. Mckenzie Beard, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 Their critics said the three women claimed to be pro-life and flipped after Roe v. Wade was reversed. Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro-life 

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Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pro-life was in 1970

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“Pro-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pro-life. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective
prō-ˈlīf
: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

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