abolition meaning

UK /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ US /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ 4 syllables

abolition (noun): the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery).

Definition of abolition

  1. the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
    • the abolition of capital punishment

    Synonyms: abolishment

    Type of: termination

    Related forms: abolitionary, abolish

How to pronounce abolition

abolition is pronounced /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with abolition

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in ON · 9-letter words

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