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abolitionism

noun ab·o·li·tion·ism \-ˈli-shən-ˌi-zəm\

Definition of ABOLITIONISM

:  principles or measures fostering abolition especially of slavery
ab·o·li·tion·ist \-ist\ noun or adjective
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First Known Use of ABOLITIONISM

1807

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