pro-life

adjective

(ˌ)prō-ˈlīf 

: opposed to abortion

pro-lifer

(ˌ)prō-ˈlī-fər 

noun

Examples of pro-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

She is also involved with Bobcats for Life, a pro-life student organization. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

This from a guy with a near perfect pro-life voting record in the House of Representatives. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Shield laws have been the target of multiple pro-life states, including Texas. — Ciara McCarthy 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

On Friday, the pope strongly reiterated the Church's pro-life teachings, criticizing initiatives to allow assisted dying for those who have incurable illnesses. — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pro-life

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife

Kids Definition

pro-life

adjective

prō-ˈlīf

: opposed to abortion

Medical Definition

pro-life

adjective

(ˈ)prō-ˈlīf 

: antiabortion