Abolitionism
/ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A movement or ideology advocating the legal prohibition and eradication of slavery.
The rise of abolitionism in the 19th century led to the emancipation of enslaved peoples.
Forms
- abolitionism
- abolitionisms
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Commentary
Abolitionism primarily refers to the legal and moral campaign against slavery; usage is closely tied to historical legal reforms and human rights law.
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