abolitionism meaning

UK US /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm/ 6 syllables

abolitionism (noun): the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery.

Definition of abolitionism

  1. the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery

    Type of: doctrine

    Related forms: abolitionist

How to pronounce abolitionism

abolitionism is pronounced /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm/ in American English. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in SM · 12-letter words

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