: opposed to abortion
pro-lifer noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

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Take the quiz here … FINAL CHAPTER – 'Love You Forever' writer plans his own end as pro-life advocates mourn his choice. FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025 When Obamacare passed, about forty House Democrats were pro-life. David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025 Clinics were vandalized, pro-life organizations targeted, and activists urged the Biden administration to arrest grandmothers praying outside clinics. Amy Stephens, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025 Conservative pro-life groups criticized the move as did venue officials by attempting to ban the organization from participating. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pro-life

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 4 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective
prō-ˈlīf
: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

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